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Gen Z defies migration trends, choosing California for jobs and lifestyle

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Despite a general trend of people leaving California, Gen Z is increasingly choosing to move to the state. This demographic, unlike older generations, is drawn to California not just for its climate but for its large job market and densely populated urban centers. While housing and taxes remain high, the cost of living is comparable to other desirable areas, and many young adults receive financial assistance for housing. AI

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Gen Z defies migration trends, choosing California for jobs and lifestyle

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew McGowan ·

    Gen Z is defying trends and betting on California—even as older Americans flee to the Sun Belt

    California’s population has shrunk since 2020, but new U-Haul data ranks it Gen Z’s No. 2 destination, behind only Texas. Big-city jobs, family ties, and lifestyle help explain the pull.

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