Gen Z are flocking to cities like Denver, Minneapolis, Austin and Philadelphia, suggesting a shift toward lifestyle-driven relocation patterns, new analysis from Bank of America shows.
The report, based on internal account data through the first quarter of 2026, found Gen Z is moving to different cities than older generations, showing diverging migration patterns across age groups.
“This suggests that while some Gen Z may be attracted to cities with growing employment and career prospects, lifestyle and culture may also be major drivers,” Bank of America said.
Why It Matters
The findings point to a growing divergence in how younger and older Americans are choosing where to live, with Gen Z’s mobility increasingly shaped by factors beyond traditional job growth or affordability.
What To Know
The Bank of America analysis showed there has generally been a slowdown in relocation across most age groups over the past three years, with the exception of Gen Z, which has remained comparatively resilient…