{"id":205028,"date":"2026-04-21T18:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/205028\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T18:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:52:10","slug":"why-are-so-many-people-leaving-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/205028\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are so many people leaving New York City?"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2013 New York City saw a population decline<\/a> in 2025 after two years of solid growth, according to a new study from the Citizens Budget Commission.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a symptom of two major changes: a dramatic decline in the number of people moving in from other countries, and an increase in New Yorkers leaving for other areas in the U.S.<\/p>\n

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In 2025, 114,000 more people left New York City than came in from other parts of the country. People of all income levels<\/a> are leaving the city at similar rates, according to Andrew Rein, president of the Citizens Budget Commission. Rein joined PIX11\u2019s Emily Rahhal to break down the study.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the first uptick we\u2019ve seen since the beginning of the pandemic, and should really raise a red flag. What is the value proposition? Why are people choosing other places?\u201d Rein said.<\/p>\n

To see the Citizens Budget Commission\u2019s full report, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch the video player for the full interview.<\/p>\n

Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here <\/a>and follow her on Twitter here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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