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Gen Z is chasing the American Dream in South Carolina, Missouri, and Tennessee—as California loses thousands of young adults and billionaires
As billionaires like Larry Page and Peter Thiel leave California, Gen Z is following suit—they’re moving to more affordable South Carolina and Missouri.
California recorded the nation’s largest net loss of Gen Z adults in 2024, shedding roughly 58,109 young adults, according to a new LendingTree report analyzing the latest available Census data. Texas was the biggest destination for young Californians on the move. Other states also recorded sizable net gains in nationwide Gen Z migration, including South Carolina, which gained 22,843; Missouri, with 14,063; and Tennessee, with 13,537. Several of these states offer a…
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