{"id":25384,"date":"2021-09-15T11:45:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T11:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=25384"},"modified":"2021-09-15T12:10:23","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T12:10:23","slug":"underrated-cities-for-millennial-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/underrated-cities-for-millennial-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"Underrated Cities for Millennial Homeowners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25385 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot-2021-09-15-at-12.44.51.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"352\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than half of all baby boomers owned their first home by the time they turned 30. In 2021, the first members of the millennial generation are passing 40, and only about 32 per cent of millennials have had the opportunity and means to own real estate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, that statistic is changing. As millennials move upwards in their careers \u2014 and as boomers finally transition out of their single-family fortresses and into retirement communities \u2014 more of the millennial generation are beginning to look for places they can finally settle down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But where are the best places for millennials to buy? Often, lists of top locations for would-be millennial homeowners are filled with big cities like Chicago and Nashville, but the truth is that millennials often need to look off the beaten path for real estate they can afford. Here are some of the most underrated cities with the right amenities (and the right home prices!) for millennial buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ames, Iowa<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the heart of the Midwest, Ames, IA is a centre for agriculture, but the city consistently ranks at the top of lists for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livability.com\/best-places\/top-100-best-places-to-live\/2019\/ia\/ames\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places to live in the U.S.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This could be thanks to the town\u2019s astonishing 2.1 per cent unemployment rate, or it could be the city\u2019s commitment to keeping its citizens healthy. With a median home price of about $260,000, Ames offers an affordable place for millennials to settle down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Madison, Wisconsin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madison, WI is sometimes called \u201cthe Austin of the Midwest\u201d \u2014 which should immediately make it attractive to millennials. What Madison lacks in music it more than makes up for in culinary delights; the city is a foodie haven, with a collection of world-renowned chefs and restaurants that take advantage of the bounty of locally grown produce. As with other towns on this list, both the unemployment rate and cost of living are low in Madison, and millennials can find excellent deals on real estate even close to downtown.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Charlottesville, Virginia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a hop and skip from the nation\u2019s capital, Charlottesville, VA is the perfect mix between cosy hamlet and bustling metropolis. Saturated with historical sites and cultural interests, this town is the perfect destination for millennials looking for the suburb feel in an urban environment.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticcoastmortgage.com\/branch\/charlottesville\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mortgage brokers in Charlottesville, VA can help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> millennial buyers find affordable housing in young neighbourhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Lincoln, Nebraska<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot-2021-09-15-at-12.44.58.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"362\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A state capital with plenty of charm, Lincoln, NE is another city that boasts the feel of a smaller town. Though surrounded by plains, the city itself has plenty of excitement to offer young homeowners, including budding music and arts scenes and an extensive park system filled with outdoor adventure opportunities. As the home of the University of Nebraska, this Midwestern city feels young and active, which are important attributes for many millennial homeowners.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minneapolis, MN might get cold, but its housing market is heating up thanks to the hordes of millennials interested in living in and around the twin cities. Another Midwestern haven for food, music, art and other cultural essentials, Minneapolis also claims some beautiful outdoor scenery with its Chain of Lakes.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/best-time-to-buy-a-house-in-minnesota\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeowners here should look to buy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in spring and summer, which is when most homes go on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Manchester, New Hampshire<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents of Manchester, NH have nothing but good things to say about their city. One of the safest, cleanest, healthiest, most educated and all-around happiest cities in the U.S., Manchester also boasts an accessible median home price of about $340,000. Plus, millennials living in New Hampshire get the opportunity to vote in one of the earliest presidential primaries, setting the political stage for the rest of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Kansas City, Missouri<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between the Midwest and the South lies Kansas City, MO, which combines the food, funkiness and friendliness of both American regions. Known for its history of jazz and barbecue, the Kansas City of today offers gorgeous, walkable neighbourhoods even downtown. What\u2019s more,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/minda-zetlin\/cost-of-living-phoenix-detroit-baltimore-vegas-most-affordable-cities.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KC is one of the least expensive big cities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the country, so millennials can get property in the heart of downtown without breaking the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much of the millennial generation is finally climbing out of financial turmoil and looking for a place to put their newfound wealth. The above U.S. cities offer affordable real estate and exceptional culture, calling millennial buyers home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number: THSI-2433<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than half of all baby boomers owned their first home by the time they turned 30. 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