Our state might get a bad rep at times, but one thing remains certain – Texas is the preferred destination to settle down. This sentiment is not exclusive to us; in recent times, Texas has emerged as the top choice for Gen Z individuals looking to relocate.
A recent analysis by the housing enterprise Zillow delved into Gen Z relocation preferences. Contrary to popular choices like California, New York, or Illinois, the study revealed that Texas is ‘far and away’ the most favored state for relocation among this demographic.
“Texas far and away gained the most Gen Z movers,” the publication reads.
“When adding up inbound and subtracting outbound moves, the Lone Star State had a net gain of more than 76,000 Gen Z movers. California gained the second highest number, followed by Florida, which saw the highest net migration among all interstate movers.”
Regarding the reasons behind this trend, Edward Berchick, Zillow’s principal population scientist, explained to FOX News Digital that the appeal of Texas to Gen Z is attributed to job opportunities, relative affordability, and the availability of housing.
“Texas offers job opportunities and relative affordability. Many parts of Texas have been successful [in] building a lot of new housing to better accommodate its new residents.”
The study also highlighted that Texas witnessed the largest numeric change in population nationwide, adding 473,453 people over the year.
California ranked second in attracting Gen Z residents. Despite experiencing the highest outbound migration on a national scale, the state still saw a net growth of 43,913 people.
It is important to note that the study deliberately excluded respondents who identified as students in the past three months to prevent the numbers from being skewed by Gen Z individuals moving for educational purposes.