Which Way, L.A.?
Who Is Leaving Los Angeles Because of Housing Prices?
Housing has become so expensive in the LA Area that beaches, warm winters and cultural diversity aren't enough anymore to keep a lot of people from moving away. We hear from some who have struggled with staying and talk with regional thinkers about the loss of both young people and economic diversity.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenThe median price of a home in the LA Metro area is around a half million dollars. Housing prices and rental rates are going through the roof in LA and Orange Counties. They're so high that fewer and fewer people can afford to live where they want to. So, more and more of them are moving away. What's the breaking point? What do you have to make to afford to stay here? KCRW talked with former Angelenos now located in Austin, Kansas City and Baltimore.
We want to hear from you. So, share your story about why you're thinking about leaving, or why you could never leave. Go to KCRW.com/Leaving LA. You can read more stories from people who decided to leave.
