2026 Outlook: How Climate Migration Is Going Hyperlocal | REAL ESTATE by REAL PEOPLE

Residents in climate-vulnerable neighborhoods will move locally rather than across states.
Moves will target safer areas within the same metro to retain jobs and lifestyle.
High insurance costs and disaster risks discourage building or buying in at-risk zones.
Hyperlocal climate migration may exacerbate inequality for those who cannot afford to move.
Communities left behind may face lower tax bases and fewer climate-resilient investments.