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

Nevoral

October 11, 2026

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

October 11, 2026

Nevoral

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

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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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