Based on data obtained from a 1985-86 mail survey of 666 current and former residents of New York State identified from Department of Motor Vehicle lists of licensed drivers, the study examines collective and independent contributions of social and economic bonds, residential preferences, and residential satisfaction on migration expectations of inmigrants, outmigrants, and non-movers. Findings show 3 of 15 independent variables unrelated to moving expectation: residential satisfaction with opportunities for employment, level of salaries/wages, and recreational/entertainment opportunities. Length of residence in community and home ownership were both negatively related to expectations of moving. The odds that persons renting their homes will expect to move within the next 5 years are 3.8 times greater than for homeowners. Persons not living in their preferred community type are 2.7 times more likely to move than those for whom current and preferred community type agree. Renters preferring to live in a different type of community and dissatisfied with the "quality of life" are 16.3 times more likely to move. Preferences for less urban locations continue to exceed the current population distribution, with more respondents preferring open country locations within 30 miles of a large or medium-sized city than are presently living in one. (NEC)