Regional Snapshot: Atlanta Migration Patterns
Much of Atlanta's in-migration of young adults over the last 20 years has come chiefly from people of color. We look at this and other migration patterns in the featured snapshot.
A Tale of Telecommuting
Telecommuting: There's more of it, and what does the more of it mean?
Veterans: Impacts Well Beyond Their Service
Veterans: giving us geopolitical and economic strength
Purchasing Power Index and (Other) Cost Indices : A Metro Look, Nationwide
Want more information on costs of living? There are other indicators to consider! This post looks into a purchasing power index and cost indices by type of purchase that extend the previous analysis of the C2ER Cost of Living Index Snapshot.
Detailing Demand in the Atlanta Job Market
Demand--as shown by job postings-- is up for lower-wage occupations...in which wages have risen some as a result of this demand.
The Stages and Status of Wages
While our tight labor market has driven up wages (in some sectors more than others), these increases have not kept up with price inflation.
Quick Look at Labor Demand
This labor market is hard to figure out...looking at shifts in what employers are looking for helps us understand things better.
Yes, Housing Has Become Unaffordable. Here’s One Reason Why.
What are the wages of relatively slow wage growth mixed with soaring home prices in our area? Diminished housing affordability
Comparing the Data LINKs via Dashboard: Atlanta and Austin
The ARC LINK trip to Austin, TX is this week (May 2-6, 2022). And we just updated our 100 Metros Dashboard. Let's compare Atlanta to Austin!
Inflation: The Most Regressive “Tax” in Atlanta
Inflationary impacts have hit all of us in the pocket over the last year, but research shows that they hit some of us a lot harder than others.