https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/12/26/garages-arent-even-cheap-anymore-bay-area-exodus-drives-lowest-growth-rate-in-years/ > Everyone, please say hello to the 26,730 residents the Bay Area has added in just 12 months. > But if you think that means the region is becoming even more overcrowded, think again: The Bay Area’s population growth is the lowest it’s been in 15 years and is on a downward path, mirroring a California-wide trend.