Six smaller metropolitan areas in the U.S. are attracting young professionals, a recent study found, including Oklahoma’s capital city.
The study from Placer.ai, an analytics company, found that several metro areas with populations between 500k and 2.5 million people saw positive net migration between July 2020 and July 2024, including Oklahoma City; Austin, Texas; Fayetteville, Arkansas; Raleigh, North Carolina; Des Moines, Iowa; and Madison, Wisconsin.
Most of these areas are drawing residents younger than that of their existing residents, the study found. For example, the median age of existing residents in Oklahoma City is 35.7. The average age of incoming residents is 34.5.
According to Placer.ai, most incoming residents to these migration hubs are from areas with younger and less affluent populations likely seeking advancements in their careers and financial prospects.
Incoming residents are also attracted to affordable housing, according to the study. Data from Niche’s Neighborhood Grades illustrates that the six areas analyzed by Placer.ai had better “Jobs” and “Housing” grades compared to the regions from which people migrated.
Researchers at Placer.ai concluded that young professionals are more open than ever to living in smaller metro areas, like Oklahoma City, in search of job opportunities and upward mobility.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma City one of top places attracting young professionals: Study
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