A recent Marist poll revealed that more than half of New Yorkers believe that their economy is deteriorating, leading many to consider leaving the state. Fifty-one percent of respondents expressed that they think the economy is worsening, while 31 percent stated it has stayed the same and 18 percent believe it is improving.
Despite the negative outlook on the economy, 61 percent of respondents intend to remain in the state 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.
A large majority of participants, 81 percent, shared the belief that the cost of living in the state is not very affordable. There was a clear division in opinions based on party lines, with 71 percent of Republicans perceiving the economy as declining, contrasted with 37 percent of Democrats. Lee M. Miringoff, director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, emphasized that the current economic situation in New York is deemed unacceptable by a substantial portion of residents
