Tech workers tired of Silicon Valley are moving to New York City in droves for the social scene

• Silicon Valley tech workers are migrating to New York City for the social scene.
• Even with high rents, New York attracted the most tech talent from the Bay Area in 2022-2023.
• Some tech workers have said they want a life after working late, making New York appealing.

Young tech workers fed up with Silicon Valley are heading east for the ambiance and the dating scene, and they don't mind paying more for it.

New York City attracted more tech talent from the Bay Area than any other city between 2022 and 2023 despite having the highest rents in the country, according to a report from SignalFire, a venture capital firm.