With just days left before the country chooses Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, a new poll finds that one in three Americans want to move if their candidate loses, according to a new poll conducted in October by StorageUnits.com, a platform for finding storage facilities.
The results of the survey, which received responses from 2,955 people, illustrate the intense influence of political leanings on lifestyle choices, particularly in real estate.
“A significant portion of Americans want to be politically connected to people in their area, especially those who are politically active,” says Realtor.com® senior economic research analyst Hannah Jones. “As politics take center stage next week, homeowners can consider the impact of local and national election results on their daily lives.
“The housing market remains challenging across the country, but home equity reached an all-time high in the second quarter, meaning today’s homeowners are in a good position to make housing decisions going forward ahead.”
What drives these potential moves?
Harris and Trump voters have very different concerns driving their thoughts on displacement.
Harris supporters are concerned about a national abortion ban (54%), increasing racial inequality (53%) and a rollback of progressive rights (52%). Other concerns include environmental setbacks and reduced access to health care.
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Meanwhile, Trump voters are more focused on inflation and the rising cost of living (72%), a struggling economy (59%) and weak border policies (55%). Higher taxes and national security issues weigh in as well.
“Segregation within the United States has become increasingly pronounced in recent years,” says real estate expert James Heartquist in the survey results. “This polarization is evident in the way people are aligning themselves with political ideologies, often to the extent of considering displacement. This polarization is not only a political but also a social phenomenon, affecting the way communities interact and how individuals perceive their place within the country.”
Will people really move?
While a good portion of Americans may fantasize about a fresh start elsewhere, the reality is that very few will make the leap.
Only 3% of respondents said they definitely plan to move, and another 3% are likely to do so.
The remaining 28% admit it probably won’t – because life has a way of getting in the way.
What’s stopping Americans from packing up and moving to a new country?
The main reasons are financial constraints (62%), deep emotional ties to their current community (36%) and concerns about job prospects in a new country (34%).
Women and Gen Z are ready to go – alike
Younger voters, especially Gen Z, are feeling the urge to pull stocks. More than half of those generations surveyed said they would consider moving if the election did not go their way.
Women are also more likely than men to express a desire to leave, with 36% of women willing to move compared to 30% of men.
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However, while men are more likely to act, women tend to admit that making a move is easier said than done.
Where would disgruntled voters go?
If Harris wins, Trump voters are considering states like Florida (18%), Texas (13%) and Tennessee (12%).
If Trump wins, Harris supporters will look to states like California (14%), Texas (9%) and Georgia (9%).
For those considering moving internationally, Canada is the top choice at 32%, followed by the United Kingdom at 23%.
The survey was commissioned by StorageUnits.com and conducted online via Pollfish in October 2024. The responses collected are from US citizens who plan to vote in the upcoming election for either Harris or Trump.
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