Summary
San Antonio led U.S. cities in Gen Z migration in 2024, gaining a net 10,678 young residents as New York lost nearly 30,000. The trend, which also favored Austin and Dallas, reflects young Americans’ interest in big-city jobs and amenities while seeking more affordable housing.
A Forbes article reports that San Antonio, home to Trinity University, was the top destination for Gen Z people moving to new cities in 2024, adding a net 10,678 young residents, while New York lost 29,554.
Fellow Texas cities Austin and Dallas claimed two of the other top-five destinations for Gen Z. Young Americans aren’t necessarily abandoning big cities, the article reports, but rather opting out of long-distance moves. San Antonio is among the metropolitan areas that offer access to large-city jobs and amenities at a lower housing cost than places like New York. For more on how Trinity’s students, faculty, and staff work closely with San Antonio business, civic, and cultural leaders, go here. The Forbes piece can be found here.