According to a recent report by SignalFire, New York was the city with the largest influx of tech talent between 2022 and 2023.

Although the San Francisco Bay Area remains the center of the technology world, there has been a sustained exodus of technology workers from California since the advent of telecommuting.

The report found that the states where technology workers most frequently moved were New York, Texas, California and Florida.

The nine cities where technicians moved most frequently were:

New York saw a net increase in tech talent of about 3.5%, while Austin saw an increase of about 1.5% and Los Angeles saw a net increase of about 0.5%.

The following nine cities have now been abandoned by tech workers:

• San Francisco

• Seattle

• Boston

• Phoenix

• Washington, DC

• Sacramento, California

• Portland, Oregon

• Detroit

• Provo, Utah

San Francisco suffered a net loss of 3.5 percent in tech talent, while Seattle lost just under 2.5 percent and Boston lost more than 0.5 percent.

The report found that 15% of all tech workers moving between 2022 and 2023 went to New York. New York attracted a significant share of tech workers moving from San Francisco, Boston, and Seattle, among others.

The trend of people moving from San Francisco and California in general to cities in Texas and Florida can be explained in part by people wanting to escape the high cost of living. Yet despite the high real estate prices and cost of living, New York managed to attract the largest share of tech workers who relocated between 2022 and 2023.

Several of the cities that attract technology workers are “blue islands” in red states, such as Austin, Nashville, Tampa and Miami.

In addition to the cities listed in the report, there are also smaller cities with a growing tech scene across the U.S., including places in Utah, Idaho and Arkansas.

Correction: May 1, 2024 – An earlier version of this story misstated the time period covered in the SignalFire report, which stated it was between 2022 and 2023, not last year.

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• Stevie Howell is an artist born and raised in San Francisco and now living in LA.

• Howell says she misses the support system San Francisco provided her and her business.

• She finds LA socially distant and misses the diverse food, art and neighborhoods of San Francisco.

This essay is based on a conversation with Stevie Howell, an artist and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I was born and raised in San Francisco and spent six years of my adult life there before moving to Los Angeles about five years ago. I thought the move would be easy, but I was surprised by some things that a huge city like LA doesn't have compared to tiny SF.

People love to hate San Francisco – I recently heard the city described as “war-torn” – but the truth is it's beautiful. The city has parks and incredible views, and the hills are scenic and fun to drive up and down. There's great architecture – from colorful Victorian buildings to the monstrous Salesforce Tower – and easy access to the ocean and the bay.

It is a well-planned urban space and the city continues to make thoughtful decisions to keep it visually appealing and stimulating.

Although LA is much bigger than San Francisco, LA doesn't have the urban feel that San Francisco does. Here are the five worst things I found about leaving the San Francisco Bay Area and moving to LA.

1. LA feels socially distanced

LA feels like a huge network of suburbs. In San Francisco, I feel the urban buzz – that hum of activity and people walking around instead of staying in their homes like in LA.

San Francisco is relatively densely populated, so you can know your neighbors, walk to get coffee or grocery shopping, meet up with a friend on a whim, or walk to the other side of town for dinner without having to spend the entire evening getting there like we did in LA.

2. I miss the diverse food, the art and the neighborhoods

Walking around you hear a mix of languages ​​and get to try a variety of cuisines. There is amazing food and so many creative chefs doing great things. Some restaurants I miss the most are Flour + Water (Italian), Mandalay SF (Burmese food), Marnee Thai (Thai), La Taqueria (Mexican) and Swan Oyster Depot (seafood).

I've heard the art world in San Francisco described as “provincial,” but it's home to both amazing galleries and significant collections. Some of my favorites include Jessica Silverman Gallery, SFMOMA, Rebecca Camacho Presents, and Minnesota Street Project.

Additionally, each neighborhood has its own identity, personality and unique characters.

3. I miss San Francisco’s support system

I loved the community I had in my studio; it's a sense of community that I haven't found in any other city.

My art studio was at the end of an old wooden building in the middle of a row of beautiful old brick warehouses and shipbuilding facilities. Other artists lived in the building and we helped each other out. We referred each other new clients, got our work known to the press, and shared resources for opportunities.

As an artist and entrepreneur, I started my eco-friendly textile and wallpaper collection business in San Francisco in 2013. I don't think I would have ever started a business in any other city. San Francisco encourages entrepreneurship that goes beyond the tech world.

4. I miss San Francisco’s culture and philanthropic spirit

When I lived in San Francisco, I found that many of the companies there had a good environmental or social mission. I miss the philanthropy that is embedded in the city. People care about the world and each other.

While San Francisco has done many things right, the way it is dealing with the homelessness crisis – or not – is a mistake. That's because of how the city deals with drug addiction, mental illness, and the high cost of living. Many other cities in the U.S. are struggling with similar problems, and like other cities, it's devastating to see it in San Francisco.

But I think that for the most part, San Francisco still has the same heart and soul that it has had for years. People care about their neighbors, their parks, and the world at large.

5. I miss being close to nature in the Bay Area

There are so many great green spaces and beaches around the Bay Area that are easy to get to. You can take a hike on your lunch break. Crissy Field, Golden Gate Park, Bernal Heights Hill, Dolores Park, Ocean Beach, Stinson Beach, Angel Island and Rodeo Beach are all great places.

When I lived in San Francisco, I served on the board of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, where I learned in depth about the amount of thought that goes into every single plant planted in the city, as well as the educational and research work that goes on in the city's parks.

The access to nature and the beauty of the outdoors is also what made the Bay Area such an incredible place to grow up. There really is a mix of indoor and outdoor learning that is unmatched by LA or any other place I've lived.

If you've moved to a new city or state and want to share your experience, email Manseen Logan at mlogan@businessinsider.com.

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• Stevie Howell is a San Francisco born and raised artist who now lives in LA.

• Howell says she misses the support system that San Francisco provided her and her company.

• She finds LA socially distant and misses SF's diverse food, art and neighborhoods.

This essay is based on a conversation with Stevie Howell, an artist and business owner living in Los Angeles. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I was born and raised in San Francisco and spent six years of my adult life there before moving to Los Angeles about five years ago. I thought it would be a very simple step, but I was surprised by some things that a big city like LA doesn't have compared to a small city like San Francisco.

People love to hate San Francisco – I recently heard the word “war-torn” used to describe it – but the truth is that it is beautiful. The city has parks and incredible views and the hills are scenic and fun to drive up and down. There's great architecture – from colorful Victorian buildings to the monstrous Salesforce Tower – and easy access to the ocean and bay.

It is a well-planned urban space and the city continues to make careful decisions to make it visually appealing and stimulating.

Although LA is much larger than San Francisco, unlike San Francisco, LA does not feel urban. Here are, in my opinion, the five worst things about leaving the San Francisco Bay Area and moving to LA.

1. LA is feeling socially distant

LA feels like a vast network of suburban enclaves. In San Francisco I feel an urban feel – this hustle and bustle and people moving around instead of staying in their houses like in LA.

San Francisco is relatively densely populated, so you can know your neighbors, walk for coffee or grocery shopping, meet up with a friend at the last minute, or walk across town for dinner rather than all evening have to spend to get there like we do in LA.

2. I miss the diverse food, art and neighborhoods

As you walk around you can hear a mix of languages ​​and taste different cuisines. There is amazing food and so many creative chefs doing great things. A few restaurants I miss the most are Flour + Water (Italian), Mandalay SF (Burmese food), Marnee Thai (Thai), La Taqueria (Mexican), and Swan Oyster Depot (Seafood).

I've heard the art world in San Francisco described as “provincial,” but it's home to both great galleries and important collections. Some of my favorites include Jessica Silverman Gallery, SFMOMA, Rebecca Camacho Presents, and Minnesota Street Project.

Additionally, each neighborhood has its own identity, personality and unique characters.

3. I miss San Francisco's support system

I loved the community I had in my studio; It's a sense of community that I haven't found in any other city.

My art studio was at the end of an old wooden building among a row of beautiful old brick warehouses and shipbuilding facilities. Other artists lived in the building and we helped each other. We referred each other to new clients, presented each other's work to the press, and shared resources for opportunities.

As an artist and business owner, I founded my eco-friendly textile and wallpaper collection business in San Francisco in 2013. I don't think I would have ever started a business in any other city. San Francisco breeds entrepreneurship that extends beyond the world of technology.

4. I miss the culture and philanthropic spirit of San Francisco

I live in San Francisco and have noticed that many of its companies have a good environmental or social mission. I miss the philanthropy that is embedded in the city. People care about the world and each other.

While San Francisco has done many things right, one thing it has done wrong is the way it has handled — or failed to handle — the homelessness crisis. It's due to how the city deals with drug addiction, mental illness and the high cost of living. Many other cities in the US are facing similar problems, and like other cities, it is disturbing to see.

But I believe that for the most part, San Francisco still has the same caring heart and soul that it has had for years. People care about their neighbors, their parks, and the world in general.

5. I miss the Bay Area's accessibility to nature

There are so many great green spaces and beaches within easy reach around the Bay Area. During your lunch break you can go for a hike. Crissy Field, Golden Gate Park, Bernal Heights Hill, Dolores Park, Ocean Beach, Stinson Beach, Angel Island and Rodeo Beach are great places.

When I lived in San Francisco, I served on a conservation committee at Golden Gate National Park and was able to learn in depth about the amount of thought that goes into each plant planted in the city and the education and research that takes place in the parks takes place in the city.

Access to nature and natural beauty is also what made the Bay Area such an incredible place to grow up. There really is a mix of indoor and outdoor learning that can't be compared to LA or anywhere else I've lived.

If you've moved to a new city or state and would like to share your experience, email Manseen Logan at mlogan@businessinsider.com.

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• According to a report, NYC, Austin and LA were the top cities where tech talent moved between 2022 and 2023.
• San Francisco, Seattle and Boston lost the largest share of relocating tech workers.
• Several places that attract tech workers are “blue island” cities in red states.

Top tech workers aren't just moving to Austin and Miami.

According to a recent report from SignalFire, New York was the city that saw the largest share of tech talent relocation between 2022 and 2023.

While the San Francisco Bay Area is still the center of the tech world, the exodus of tech workers from California has continued since the advent of remote work.

The report found that the most common states where technicians moved were New York, Texas, California and Florida.

The nine largest cities where technicians were relocated were:

New York saw a net increase in tech talent of about 3.5%, while Austin saw a net increase of about 1.5% and Los Angeles saw a net increase of about 0.5%.

Meanwhile, the nine cities from which technicians moved were as follows:

• San Francisco

• Seattle

• Boston

• Phoenix

• Washington, D.C

• Sacramento, California

• Portland, Ore

• Detroit

• Provo, Utah

San Francisco saw a net loss of 3.5% in tech talent, while Seattle lost nearly 2.5% and Boston lost more than 0.5%.

The report found that 15% of all tech workers who moved between 2022 and 2023 went to New York. New York attracted a significant portion of technicians, relocating from San Francisco, Boston, and Seattle, among others.

The trend of people generally moving from San Francisco and California to cities in Texas and Florida can be partly explained by people wanting to escape the high cost of living. But New York managed to attract the largest share of tech workers who relocated between 2022 and 2023, despite high real estate prices and costs of living.

Some of the cities attracting tech workers are “Blue Island” cities in red states like Austin, Nashville, Tampa and Miami.

In addition to the cities in the report, there are also smaller cities across the U.S. with a growing tech scene, including places in Utah, Idaho and Arkansas.

Correction: May 1, 2024 – An earlier version of this story misstated the time period measured in the SignalFire report. It was between 2022 and 2023, not last year.

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While the San Francisco Bay Area is still the center of the tech world, the exodus of tech workers from California has continued since the rise of remote work.

Among tech workers who moved last year, the most common states they ended up in were New York, Texas, California and Florida, according to the SignalFire report.

The nine largest cities where technicians were relocated were:

• New York City, New York

• Austin, Texas

• Los Angeles, California

• Denver, Colorado

• San Diego, California

• Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida

New York saw a net increase in tech talent of about 3.5%, while Austin saw a net increase of about 1.5%. Los Angeles took third place with a net gain of around 0.5%.

Meanwhile, the nine cities from which technicians moved were as follows:

San Francisco experienced a net loss of tech talent of over 3.5%, while Seattle lost nearly 2.5% and Boston lost more than 0.5%.

According to the report, 15 percent of all tech workers who moved between 2023 and 2024 went to New York. New York attracted a significant portion of technicians, relocating from San Francisco, Boston, and Seattle, among others.

The trend of people generally moving from San Francisco and California to cities in Texas and Florida can be partly explained by a desire to escape the high cost of living. But despite high real estate prices and costs of living, New York City managed to attract the largest share of tech workers to relocate last year.

Some of the cities that attract tech workers also happen to be “Blue Island” cities in red states, like Austin, Nashville, Tampa and Miami.

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• According to a report, New York, Austin and LA were the top cities where tech talent moved in 2023.

• San Francisco, Seattle and Boston lost the largest share of relocating tech workers.

• Several places that attract tech workers are “blue island” cities in red states.

Tech talent making their moves isn't just landing in Austin and Miami.

According to a recent report from SignalFire, New York City was the No. 1 place where tech workers moved in 2023.

While the San Francisco Bay Area is still the center of the tech world, the exodus of tech workers from California has continued since the rise of remote work.

Among tech workers who moved last year, the most common states they ended up in were New York, Texas, California and Florida, according to the SignalFire report.

The nine largest cities where technicians were relocated were:

• New York City, New York

• Austin, Texas

• Los Angeles, California

• Denver, Colorado

• San Diego, California

• Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida

New York saw a net increase in tech talent of about 3.5%, while Austin saw a gain of about 1.5%. Los Angeles took third place with a net gain of around 0.5%.

Meanwhile, the nine cities from which technicians moved were as follows:

San Francisco experienced a net loss of tech talent of over 3.5%, while Seattle lost nearly 2.5% and Boston lost more than 0.5%.

According to the report, 15 percent of all tech workers who moved between 2023 and 2024 went to New York. New York attracted a significant portion of technicians, relocating from San Francisco, Boston, and Seattle, among others.

The trend of people generally moving from San Francisco and California to cities in Texas and Florida can be partly explained by a desire to escape the high cost of living. But despite high real estate prices and costs of living, New York City managed to attract the largest share of tech workers to relocate last year.

Some of the cities that attract tech workers also happen to be “Blue Island” cities in red states, like Austin, Nashville, Tampa and Miami.

In addition to the cities in the report, there are also smaller cities across the U.S. with a growing tech scene, including places in Utah, Idaho and Arkansas.

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Far fewer home buyers are leaving the San Francisco Bay Area than they were during the height of the pandemic, a report from Redfin showed on Tuesday.

When Covid hit the U.S. and office workers were forced to work remotely, people left San Francisco in droves, flocking to metro areas with lower costs of living. But now, as many Bay Area tech companies return to in-office work, home buyers are leaving the area at a slower rate.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the net outflow of home buyers was down 13% annually, according to Redfin. Additionally, the number of buyers looking to leave the Bay Area was down almost 50% from the September 2021 peak of the pandemic-driven moving boom. 

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“The news says it’s a ghost town, but restaurant reservations at foodie hot spots are impossible to get, and Dolores Park is packed on the weekend with residents and tourists,” Ali Mafi, a San Francisco Redfin Premier agent, said. “With the big boom in AI and many tech companies requiring in-person work, San Francisco is as alive as ever. Homes are getting multiple offers, and I see the market getting more competitive as the year goes on.”

The Bay Area fell below Los Angeles to No. 2 on the list of metros home buyers nationwide are looking to leave during the fourth quarter, marking the first quarter in more than two years that it wasn’t in the No. 1 spot. This list is determined by new outflow, which Redfin defines as the measure of how many more home buyers are looking to leave a metro area than move to it.

The slowing net outflow of home buyers in the San Francisco area is partially due to a number of residents choosing to stay put, especially as major tech companies, like Apple, Google and Meta, are requiring their workers to return to office, according to the report. 

At the height of pandemic remote work, many Bay Area home buyers left for the more affordable areas of Sacramento and Austin, Texas—last quarter, the flow of buyers moving from San Francisco to those two metros dropped about 25% year over year. 

In addition, San Francisco home prices have dropped ever so slightly—the median sale price is still about $1.3 million, near its lowest level since early 2019.

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Far fewer home buyers are leaving the San Francisco Bay Area than they were during the height of the pandemic, a report from Redfin showed on Tuesday.

When Covid hit the U.S. and office workers were forced to work remotely, people left San Francisco in droves, flocking to metro areas with lower costs of living. But now, as many Bay Area tech companies return to in-office work, home buyers are leaving the area at a slower rate.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the net outflow of home buyers was down 13% annually, according to Redfin. Additionally, the number of buyers looking to leave the Bay Area was down almost 50% from the September 2021 peak of the pandemic-driven moving boom. 

“The news says it’s a ghost town, but restaurant reservations at foodie hot spots are impossible to get, and Dolores Park is packed on the weekend with residents and tourists,” Ali Mafi, a San Francisco Redfin Premier agent, said. “With the big boom in AI and many tech companies requiring in-person work, San Francisco is as alive as ever. Homes are getting multiple offers, and I see the market getting more competitive as the year goes on.”

The Bay Area fell below Los Angeles to No. 2 on the list of metros home buyers nationwide are looking to leave during the fourth quarter, marking the first quarter in more than two years that it wasn’t in the No. 1 spot. This list is determined by new outflow, which Redfin defines as the measure of how many more home buyers are looking to leave a metro area than move to it.

The slowing net outflow of home buyers in the San Francisco area is partially due to a number of residents choosing to stay put, especially as major tech companies, like Apple, Google and Meta, are requiring their workers to return to office, according to the report. 

Redfin

At the height of pandemic remote work, many Bay Area home buyers left for the more affordable areas of Sacramento and Austin, Texas—last quarter, the flow of buyers moving from San Francisco to those two metros dropped about 25% year over year. 

In addition, San Francisco home prices have dropped ever so slightly—the median sale price is still about $1.3 million, near its lowest level since early 2019.

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