Tech Worker Exodus: Where Software Engineers Are Moving in 2025
Remote work untethers tech talent from expensive hubs. See where engineers are relocating and why.
The tech industry is experiencing its most significant geographic shift in decades. Remote work has freed engineers from expensive coastal hubs, driving mass exodus to affordable cities with better quality of life.
Data Methodology Note: Demographic figures in this article come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (5-year estimates), and home-value figures from Zillow (ZHVI). Values reflect each source's vintage or as-of month, not live figures, and should be verified with the official source for critical decisions. Learn more about our data sources and methodology.
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