A whole lot of St. Louis renters would like to leave town, a new study says — and many of them have their eye on Nashville.
The study, published today by ApartmentList.com, surveyed 24,000 renters across the U.S. It found that 64 percent nationwide are planning to move to a different city — and that a staggering 82 percent of renters in St. Louis were planning to do so.
The St. Louisans surveyed provided a few reasons for their wanderlust. Thirty-two percent cited job opportunities, while fourteen percent said they were looked for increased affordability or concerned about safety.
Interestingly, St. Louis renters were more likely than anywhere else in the country to cite the school system as a reason for wanting to move.…
The study, published today by ApartmentList.com, surveyed 24,000 renters across the U.S. It found that 64 percent nationwide are planning to move to a different city — and that a staggering 82 percent of renters in St. Louis were planning to do so.
The St. Louisans surveyed provided a few reasons for their wanderlust. Thirty-two percent cited job opportunities, while fourteen percent said they were looked for increased affordability or concerned about safety.
Interestingly, St. Louis renters were more likely than anywhere else in the country to cite the school system as a reason for wanting to move.…