Rentcafe says Generation Z was only the generation to record an increase in renting activity in the past year, up by 21% and representing over a quarter of lease applications nationwide. These so-called “Zoomers” are swarming large urban areas potentially bringing new life into places that were once considered doomed due to the pandemic. Indeed…
“Big cities are appealing for a host of reasons—big cities offer diverse job opportunities. Big cities offer many amenities that are not available in smaller cities or rural areas, from dining and entertainment options to public transit, to services like gyms and spas. And big cities offer opportunities for social networking—whether Gen Zers are looking for professional colleagues to bounce ideas off of, or romantic partners, they’re more likely to find someone to connect with, in a big, dense city.” Said Nicholas Dempsey, Associate Professor of Sociology at Eckerd College.
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