
At 22.59%, Salt Lake City has the largest share of mortgage requests from Gen Zers. Though the average mortgage amount in Salt Lake City is higher than in many of the nation’s other large metros, it’s a hot spot for younger homebuyers, likely owing to — among other factors — its strong jobs market and a good blend of urban and rural amenities.
After Salt Lake City, relatively inexpensive Oklahoma City and Birmingham, Ala., are the next most popular metros among Gen Z buyers. Respectively, 22.36% and 20.79% of mortgage requests in these two metros come from Gen Zers.
Most Popular Metros for Gen Z Homebuyers — https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/the-most-popular-us-cities-for-gen-z-homebuyers-ranked/
Where Are These People Coming From?
Is it the food? We have Chef Andrew Black of Grey Sweater, James Beard Best Chef Southwest – Andrew Black brings Best Chef: Southwest James Beard Award home to Oklahoma City – https://www.oklahoman.com/story/lifestyle/food/2023/06/05/james-beard-award-2023-winners-andrew-black-best-chef-southwest/70289770007/
Could it be the lower cost of living or because Oklahoma is producing 64 times more marijuana than licensed users consume – The Oklahoman
Nah, probably the catfish.