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Rural migration: what attracts new residents to non-metropolitan areas
Journal of the Community Development Society
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Community characteristics significantly influence decisions to move to rural areas. Income levels shape priorities, with higher earners seeking jobs and amenities, while lower earners prioritize proximity to loved ones.
Area of Science:
- Rural sociology
- Community development
- Migration studies
Background:
- Understanding rural in-migration drivers is crucial for community planning.
- Non-metropolitan areas face unique challenges and opportunities in attracting new residents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key community characteristics influencing migration decisions to rural areas.
- To explore how personal characteristics, such as income, moderate these influences.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of in-migrant experiences in three Pennsylvania non-metropolitan counties.
- Examination of factors influencing residential location choices in rural settings.
Main Results:
- Higher-income in-migrants prioritize job opportunities, housing quality, commute times, school quality, and low taxes.
- Lower-income in-migrants value proximity to family and friends.
- Homeownership affordability, housing costs, and local taxes are important across income levels.
Conclusions:
- Rural community development strategies should consider diverse in-migrant needs based on socioeconomic factors.
- Tailoring amenities and economic opportunities can enhance rural attractiveness for varied demographic groups.
Keywords:
AmericasBehaviorCommunityDecision MakingDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEconomic FactorsGeographic FactorsIncomeMigrationMigration, InternalNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPennsylvaniaPopulationPopulation DynamicsResidence CharacteristicsResidential SelectionSocioeconomic FactorsSpatial DistributionUnited StatesMore Related Videos
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