- Where Gen X Is Moving – 2023 Study
As Gen X prepares to send kids to college and inches closer to retirement, this age group has had time to see compound interest grow their investments while advancing their careers. This means an individual Gen Xer may have an outsized impact on local economies than their younger cohorts, despite generally being less mobile. Keeping… Read more…
- Where Millennials Are Moving – 2023 Study
One in four millennials moved to a different city in 2022. Whether they come from within the same county, state, out-of-state or abroad, these migrations can impact local small businesses, housing markets and social dynamics. With this in mind, SmartAsset set out to determine where millennials are moving to most. Millennials were defined as people… Read more…
- Cities Where Population Has Decreased the Most – 2023 Study
When a city’s population declines – whether birth rates go down, deaths increase, or people simply move to another area – it can affect the housing market, small businesses, employment and other factors. Paying attention to demographic changes can help residents, governments and businesses understand new trends and inform how to best position themselves. With… Read more…
- Cities Where Housing Vacancy Rates Are Highest – 2023 Study
For five years up until 2022, the housing vacancy rate in the largest U.S. cities fell from 9.3% to 7.3%. During that same period, the median sale price of a home in the U.S. jumped from $322,425 to $457,475, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Vacancy rates may indicate an inefficient use… Read more…
- Cities Where Population Grew the Most Over Five Years – 2023 Study
This story was last updated November 3, 2023. Population growth can have a ripple effect throughout a local economy. As people move into an area and families grow, demand on housing, local businesses and infrastructure can be unexpectedly impacted. Examining shifts in populations and their dynamics can help residents understand the greater economic picture and… Read more…
- Where Income Increased Most Year Over Year – 2023 Study
When income goes up, it can lessen the burden of inflation and even outpace it. The Consumer Price Index, which measures the average change in prices over time, jumped roughly 13.5% in 24 months from 2021 to 2022. But the median income across major U.S. cities over the same time period only went up 8.1%,… Read more…
- Where People Have the Most Graduate Degrees – 2023 Study
Despite the rising cost of higher education, a larger percentage of Americans are earning advanced degrees when compared with previous years. In fact, Census Bureau data indicates that the number of adults with a master’s degree jumped by more than 50% between 2011 and 2021. With these figures in mind, SmartAsset set out to identify… Read more…
- How Cost of Living in Each State Compares to European Countries – 2023 Study
While the Euro has long been more valuable than the American dollar, the cost of living in the United States is significantly higher than across Europe on average. Basic expenses for a single adult with no children in the U.S. is $2,508, compared to an average $1,746 per month in Europe. However, individual states and… Read more…
- STEM Cities: Where Science and Engineering Is Most Popular – 2023 Study
As the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) continue to grow, more and more undergraduate college students are focusing on these areas of study. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 42% more STEM degrees were conferred in 2020-21 than 10 years earlier. With this in mind, SmartAsset examined Census… Read more…
- Where Real Estate Taxes Are Highest – 2023 Study
Whether an individual or family is just starting out as a first-time homebuyer, or retirees are paying off their retirement home, real estate taxes will be a required ongoing housing cost. This money is used to cover municipal costs, local infrastructure and other amenities. Local tax abatements and homestead exemptions may help homeowners with some… Read more…