Migration & Regional Market Trends

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2026 CRE OutlookRead the report to find out which markets are gaining ground in office recovery, where retail traffic is strongest, and how population shifts are reshaping demand.
Placer Research
March 19, 2026
Articles & Executive Insights

Article
The St. Patrick’s Day EffectSt. Patrick's Day is a day for bar crawls, green makeup, and drinks with friends. Cities host major celebrations, a draw to their downtown areas. What kind of a lift do bars and pubs get on the big day? And what other retail categories stand to benefit from the occasion?
Lila Margalit
March 27, 2024
3 minutes

Article
Where Is Retail and Dining Foot Traffic Thriving in Early 2024? An uncharacteristic cold snap at the beginning of the year had a major impact on consumer behavior across several retail categories. How big an influence did the conditions have on foot traffic? We dove into the latest location analytics to find out.
Ezra Carmel
March 14, 2024
3 minutes

Article
Diving Into Brick-and-Mortar EyewearWarby Parker and America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses expanded their brick-and-mortar footprints recently. How did they fare in the final months of 2023? And what does their performance bode for the future of offline eyewear sales this year?
Lila Margalit
February 27, 2024
3 minutes

Article
Fitness: A Strong Start to 2024January is a time for new beginnings – and nearly half of Americans vowed to improve their fitness in the new year. So with 2024 picking up steam, we dove into the data to explore the current state of fitness. How did leading fitness chains perform last month?
Lila Margalit
February 21, 2024
4 minutes

Article
Dutch Bros. Continues To Percolate VisitsDutch Bros. has impressed with its foot traffic growth over the past few years. We took a closer look at the foot traffic data to understand where this chain’s growth is headed.
Bracha Arnold
February 20, 2024
2 minutes

Article
Placer.ai Office Index: Looking Back at 2023For many participants in the remote work debate, 2023 was a year for compromise - two days a week? Three? But what did the hybrid model look like in 2023? And who were last year’s office visitors? We dove into the data to find out.
Lila Margalit
February 6, 2024
4 minutes
Reports

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LA vs SF: Divergent Office Recovery PathsSee the data on Los Angeles and San Francisco's divergent office recovery paths and understand why Century City is emerging as LA's standout submarket for CRE professionals.
Placer Research
August 4, 2025
6 minutes

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Domestic Migration in 2025: The Great SlowdownDive into the data to explore domestic migration patterns over the past four years – and uncover states and metro areas emerging as relocation hotspots in 2025.
Placer Research
April 25, 2025
6 minutes

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Blueprint for Recovery: Lessons From New York’s Office ComebackDive into the data to see how New York office visitation patterns evolved in 2024 - and uncover trends shaping Big Apple work routines heading into 2025.
Placer Research
February 27, 2025
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2024 Migration Trends: The Continued Draw of Mountain StatesFind out how affordable living, economic opportunities, and lifestyle appeal are transforming Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming into top relocation destinations.
Placer Research
December 2, 2024
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