Friday, July 6, 2018

Fleeing Populations

Dear City of Racine Alderpersons,

No surprise here:

2 of the top 50 locations where people are moving out include SE Wisconsin! The other area is Rockford Illinois – where Racine Police Chief Art Howell was a finalist for their Chief of Police. 
1. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, Illinois-Indiana-Wisconsin
  • Population decrease due to migration, 2010-2017: -296,320
  • Population change, 2010-2017: +0.8% (9,461,541 to 9,533,040)
  • Natural growth, 2010-2017: 869,178 births, 501,469 deaths
  • Median home value: $229,900
7. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wisconsin
  • Population decrease due to migration, 2010-2017: -27,959
  • Population change, 2010-2017: +1.3% (1,555,954 to 1,576,236)
  • Natural growth, 2010-2017: 144,429 births, 95,601 death
  • Median home value: $204,000
11. Rockford, Illinois
  • Population decrease due to migration, 2010-2017: -18,789
  • Population change, 2010-2017: -3.2% (349,431 to 338,291)
  • Natural growth, 2010-2017: 30,366 births, 22,915 deaths
  • Median home value: $121,600

Sincerely,

Tim & Cindy

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