"Best and Worst Cities for Gen Z Homeownership in the U.S."
TL;DR
A study by Point2 revealed that Fremont, California, is the most challenging city for Gen Z to become homeowners, with an affordability score of 11.63 out of 100. The city ranked poorly in home price-to-income ratio, inventory, homes sold over price, and Gen Z homeownership rate. San Jose also ranked in the bottom five. No California city made it to the top 50, with the most ideal city for Gen Z homeownership being Fort Wayne, Ind. The study analyzed 102 U.S. cities based on various metrics, and Gen Z is defined as individuals born between 1997 and 2012.
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