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Where Americans are moving by generation, according to U-Haul: Boomers pick the Carolinas, Gen Z picks Texas and California

Gen Z is still moving to California even as boomers head south, new U-Haul data shows

Where Americans are moving by generation, according to U-Haul: Boomers pick the Carolinas, Gen Z picks Texas and California

A U-Haul report from July 29 reveals where different generations of Americans are moving to. California's population has declined since 2020, but the report suggests younger generations haven't abandoned the state. Boomers and Gen Xers prefer warm, affordable destinations in the Southeast. Millennials and Gen Z, on the other hand, are still drawn to the most populous states and cities.

California ranks third among U-Haul net-gain states for millennials and second for Gen Z. The San Francisco Bay Area is the fourth net-gain metro for both generations, while Los Angeles ranks fifth for Gen Z. Despite California's overall population decline, younger generations may be helping to slow the state's exodus.

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