A recent Marist poll has shown that more than half of New Yorkers believe their economy is deteriorating, leading many to consider leaving the state. Fifty-one percent of respondents said they think the economy is worsening, while 31 percent stated it has stayed the same and 18 percent believe it is improving.
The poll also revealed a clear division in opinions based on party lines, with 71 percent of Republicans perceiving the economy as declining and 37 percent of Democrats. The majority of participants, 81 percent, shared the belief that the cost of living in the state is not very affordable.
Despite the negative outlook on the economy, 61 percent of respondents intend to remain in New York over the next five years. However, 37 percent, including a significant portion citing economic reasons, expressed their plans to relocate out of New York within the same time frame.
Of those planning to leave New York, 58 percent cited economic reasons as the primary motive for their decision. The remaining respondents mentioned quality of life (25 percent), taxes (13 percent), politics (9 percent), and job opportunities (4 percent) as factors influencing their choice.
Lee M. Miringoff, director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, emphasized that