New York City's population continues to decline, with the latest numbers showing a significant drop in residents. For the second year in a row, the city has seen a decrease in its population, a trend that has left experts and city officials searching for answers. As residents continue to flee the city, they're heading to neighboring states and cities that offer a better quality of life, lower costs, and more space. In this article, FOX 5 New York explores the reasons behind the exodus, including high costs of living, crime, and a desire for more suburban or rural settings, and sheds light on where those leaving NYC are calling home.
NYC population declines again: Here’s why residents are leaving and where they’re going FOX 5 New York