u/Fit-Promise-6849

My family has lived in this area for over 200 years and I am the first generation that is not able to afford living here. I have been trying to move out of my parent’s house for 2 years but the rent and property prices are always out of reach. It genuinely makes me sick seeing people move from high cost of living areas to here and driving up the prices while simultaneously driving the locals out. Is there a solution to this problem? I know there are other locals out there who feel the frustration. I would love to hear stories if your family has been here a very long time.