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[quote=Anonymous]So many people on this thread are reading way too much into this data. Young educated renters are the most mobile population in the country. During the pandemic, it was easy for them to move home with their parents, which many of them did to save money. Similarly, new graduates took DC jobs without relocating to DC, even though they knew along that they'd be making the move eventually. I can personally think of half a dozen people or more who fit these patterns. But again, these folks are mobile because moving is cheap for them; in nearly all the cases I'm aware of, the person is either already back in DC or is actively planning their return.

Also, anyone who wants to take this seriously should know that the Census Bureau uses a reference date of April 1st, i.e. a date in 2021 before full vaccination of the general population was widespread.  It's quite likely that there has already been a reversal of this decline, as indicated by things like rent increases. Again, young renters are mobile. That shift won't show up until next year's numbers.[/quote]

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