Most California Gen Z Exiles Choose Texas, Study Shows
Summary
A study shows that in 2024, many young adults from Generation Z are moving out of California, with Texas being the most popular new home. This shift is mainly due to California's high living costs and Texas's lower housing prices and growing job opportunities.Key Facts
- In 2024, about 23.9% of Gen Z moved to a different state, making them the most mobile generation in the U.S.
- California lost a net total of 58,109 Gen Z residents, the largest loss among all states.
- Texas gained the most Gen Z residents leaving California, with about 19,287 moving there.
- Many Gen Zers choose states like Texas because of lower housing costs, no state income tax, and better job markets.
- Gen Z young adults often do not have strong ties to one place, making relocation easier.
- The high cost of living in California, especially housing, drives many young people to move.
- Other states losing Gen Z residents include New Jersey and Illinois, but not as much as California.
- Older generations, like millennials and baby boomers, move to different states less often than Gen Z.
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