LinkedIn data: Seattle added 2.2 tech workers per one lost from March–October as Bay Area outflows rise

LinkedIn migration data shows Seattle gained 2.2 tech workers for every one who left from March to October, nearly matching last year’s 2.5 ratio, and attracted a 28% increase in movers from the Bay Area. While the Bay Area and New York saw notable declines in their inflow-outflow ratios, observers and local advocates say Seattle’s similar amenities and lower cost of living help explain the trend.

MMargaret O'Mara OOrion Hindawi UUniversity of Washington