Climate Migration: Why Northern Home Prices Are Surging
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses how worsening storms in the South are driving people to relocate to the northern U.S., causing home prices to rise in cities like Cleveland, Detroit, and Buffalo. Meanwhile, Florida and other southern states are seeing prices drop due to extreme weather and soaring home insurance costs. With some homeowners unable to secure insurance—and thus, mortgages—this trend of climate-driven migration may continue.
Sponsor
Find a Vetted Financial Advisor
- Finding a fiduciary financial advisor doesn't have to be hard. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to 3 financial advisors that serve your area in 5 minutes.
- Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. Get on the path toward achieving your financial goals!
More from ClimateCrisis 247
- Greenhouse Gases Pose Greater Health Risks
- Rising Seas Swallow Homes On Atlantic Coast
- National Weather Service Major Cuts Worsen Climate Risks
- Al Gore Returns to Attack U.S. Climate Rollbacks