The effects of geographic amenity migration: Occupational status among residents of high growth rural communities

Population growth in rural areas characterized by high levels of natural amenities has recently received increased attention. Concerns have been raised about the effect that in-migration has on long-term residents. This paper empirically models the growth of long-term rural residents' occupational prestige using the Panel Study of Income Dynamics. The results suggest that long-term residents of high amenity regions have higher occupational status, but are not advantaged when it comes to status growth.