People moving here from someplcae else is not a new trend. The types of people moving here is the new trend. The aerospace/defense industry of past was big business not the small more highly paid independent workers we see now. High tech didnt really even exist in the early 90’s…hello AOL can I get my 14K dial-up service?
The change began in the early 90’s but it is deep seeded now. It truly is different here than it was 20 to 30 years ago. Sure it is more volatile and prone to boom and bust. Never denied that and we have already seen a bigger boom here and a bigger bust than the more established east coast markets.
Not to state the obvious, but how would you know if it was different here than other places if you have only lived here?