What Are the Best States for Millennials? The Answer May Surprise You |
When you think about the ideal state for millennials to live in, you likely imagine them traipsing around California or New York. But a recent MoneyRates.com study shows the best state for young folks these days is actually... wait for it... North Dakota?
The study looked at eight different aspects to determine the best states for millennials. These criteria are:
With these in mind, MoneyRates.com ranked the following 10 states as the best fit for the millennial generation. 1. North Dakota North Dakota has the second-highest population of people aged 20 to 24, trailing only Utah. One reason why young people are drawn to the state? The job market. Across most of the nation, unemployment for young adults has remained persistently troublesome, but North Dakota's unemployment rate for people aged 20 to 24 is just 5.3 percent, compared with 8.1 percent for the typical state. 2. South Dakota It probably comes as no surprise that South Dakota would share some characteristics with its neighbor to the north. Of particular interest to millennials looking for work, these similarities include a strong job market for young adults. South Dakota also ranks No. 1 nationally in the affordability of residential rentals, leaving millennials more money to put into their savings accounts. 3. Nebraska This is another state that might not automatically be thought of as a mecca for young adults, but proportionately, its population of 20- to 24-year-olds is in the top 10 nationally. Nebraska also scored top 10 rankings for young adult employment and residential rental affordability. 4. Louisiana Being home to New Orleans makes it easy to think of Louisiana as a party state, but actually it scored only a little better than average in terms of the availability of night life. However, it scored very well for broadband access, rental availability and proportion of 5. Wyoming With student loan debt an increasingly troubling issue for millennials, Wyoming offers a very strong attraction: At an average of $5,055 per year, the cost of a four-year public college degree for in-state residents is the lowest in the nation. 6. Iowa The two greatest strengths for Iowa in this study were that it ranked among the 10 best states in both rental affordability and concentration of bars. 7. Kansas (Tie) Scores for Kansas were more consistently decent than featuring spectacular ups and downs, though the state did rank particularly well for the availability of high-speed broadband and access to residential rentals. 7. Wisconsin (Tie) Wisconsin stands out as a particularly good place to work and play - it has the fourth-lowest rate of young adult unemployment in the nation. 9. Montana Montana has the third-lowest in-state tuition for four-year public college degrees. In addition, the state was in the top 10 for concentration of fitness facilities. 10. Indiana The top ranks for Indiana would fall into the general category of ease-of-living for young adults. Indiana was in the top 10 for both affordability and availability of residential rental properties, and it also scored well for access to high-speed broadband. Colorado was not mentioned but after living in Steamboat Springs for years, I recommend it to any age! It's beautiful, lots to do, great neighbors, and just a great place to call home. If you would like to find a home in Steamboat Springs, give me a call 970.846.8619. I am Joan Connelly, the only local Keller Williams Realtor in Steamboat Springs. joanconnelly.kw.com |
What Are the Best States for Millennials?
Joan Connelly - Your "Southern-Style" Steamboat REALTOR® at Keller Williams Realty
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