Map Shows Cities Where Gen Z and Millennials Are Moving To
Summary
Young people from Generation Z and millennials are moving away from expensive coastal cities to more affordable places in the South, according to Redfin’s analysis. Millennials are choosing cities where they can buy bigger homes for less money, while Gen Z is moving to cities with good job opportunities and active social scenes.Key Facts
- Millennials (ages 30-45) are moving to cities like Houston, Las Vegas, and Atlanta for affordable larger homes.
- Older Gen Zers (in their 20s) are moving to cities such as San Antonio, Austin, Nashville, and Washington, D.C. for career opportunities.
- San Antonio is the top city for Gen Z moves, followed by Washington, D.C., Austin, Nashville, and Dallas.
- These popular cities offer more entry-level jobs, which have decreased nationwide by about 35% since early 2023.
- The unemployment rate for recent graduates is 5.7%, higher than the overall national rate of 4.1%.
- Fewer young adults are moving now compared to 2014, with the share of 19-24 year-olds leaving their metro dropping from 15.3% to 13.5%.
- Gen Z values locations with job opportunities and affordable living costs over paying more for certain places.
- Healthcare and cybersecurity are important industries in San Antonio, one of the top chosen cities.
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