I moved (somewhat reluctantly) back to Columbus this past year for family reasons after having been away for over 20 years. I have to admit that I'm pleasantly surprised how the city has evolved over the past couple decades.
We moved out to Phoenix 3 years ago but plan to move back to Columbus in the summer when our lease is up. I'm really going to miss the sunshine and bearable winters lol.
Would you consider doing a similar video for those in their 40s-50s? I find there's a lack of videos for this age group because it's assumed that everyone is married with children and have a home, but there are many who are starting a new chapter (divorce, empty nest, career change, etc) or who are single/never-married, childless, renting and can move to a new place just because they want to. Would love to see what the options are for us "not looking for partying, but not retired either" folks!
I know that because I'm one of them. I am still single and still looking for the right person or woman for me that I want to spend the rest of my life with. I'm 39, and yes, I look young for my age, yeah I know, my time and my girl will come. Also, I wish I could find a single woman or girl up here in Washington state, but there's NOT. Too bad, because they're a washout like Washington state. DEFINITELY & TOTALLY & so true🙂🙏💒👍👫👦👩🤵♂️👰♂️💋❤️💕💘
@@santiagohills3997 - A lower than average cost of living that’s relatively close to a major airport with adequate shops, museums, and access to nature (I am boring)
Im not really considering it but maybe its better that it DOESNT get TOO popular too quick. Let them think its a shithole while the people that actually do research find thier way.
I appreciate you saying that it annoys you when people say, "Don't come here, we're full," especially when they themselves have moved there from somewhere else 😂.
I’ve grown up in Greenville and it still blows me away we are on these lists now 😂 we used to always joke about how much we hated it when I was younger
Cities like greenvile, Tampa,Pitt,Richmond etc. have come a looong way especially in the past 15-20 years. What happens when theres actual care and investment. Be ready for it to to explode in the next 5years once people really realise its affordable
@@diodelvino3048 The growth of Columbus, Franklin County (where Columbus is), and the neighboring counties of Delaware, Union, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield, and Licking will help the rest of Ohio grow, but it will take years or decades.
idk about decades, it depends on how fast developement ramps up, alots has been done in less than a decade and it seems theres more and more projects being announced or in developement@@cmartinm98
Austin has been great for young people for over 30 years. I lived there in my 20's in the late 90's and it was awesome. Then I moved to Seattle, which is not great for young people who like to mingle. I felt like Seattle was for adults and Austin is for the youth.
Honestly if you can afford it ,its still a great city. Homelessness isnt even the MAJOR issue that stops people from coming, its the cost of living usually. its expensive, not California expensive though , so thats still enough incentive for people to still come there and try to live there. Theres a reason it still hasnt stagnated completely in growth. As long as its still a big buisness,PLENTY to do and a tech hub it wont really stop just yet.@@sevel7556
Don’t forget that a lot of Genzie are environmentally conscious, and they want good public transit. You should’ve put some of those cities on the list. I don’t envision Austin as a good transit city. Maybe it is for Texas, but there should’ve been others on the list. For example, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Probably Pittsburgh more so.
Many Austin buses and trains run nearly empty. The train goes north to Leander, where things are a bit more affordable and the cops actually help. The bus also goes west to funky small towns like Jonestown and Lago Vista, which have lots of young folks who like the lake scene.
Columbus is getting there eventually with all the investment, cant wait for the whole midwest transit connecting Pitt to Cbus and Cbus to the other Ohio cities out to Fort Wayne to Chicago and Milwaukee, that should be in progress real soon. hopefully more is done locally too.
Great list! I have an older Gen Z in the biotech industry and a lot of those places were on her radar. Another was the Rockville/Gaithersburg Maryland area, but it’s quite expensive
One thing you consistently ignore as a influencer for choice of places is the healthcare. So lots of millennials and younger are choosing healthcare as working career place. So if you are an MRI tech u need a city or town with a big enough healthcare system. Etc.
Exciting list! Young adults seek vibrant cities with opportunities. It's crucial to highlight the best places to live in the US for this demographic. Thanks for providing insights into the top cities for young adults in 2024!
I was in Columbus OH nearly 20 years ago for a conference and there was no traffic. A bunch of us Midwesterners could jaywalk anywhere, anytime without any issues. There simply wasn't any traffic off the freeway.
I’m in the Columbus area from Denver and Pittsburgh was on my radar but settled on the Columbus area mainly because of family I’m mostly happy with this decision the area is growing on me
I really think the greater Boston area should be on that list. Granted, it's not the cheapest place to live in the country, but it has lots of good paying jobs in tech, healthcare and education, tons of cultural diversity, and countless opportunities to do pretty much anything you want
I agree with statement on Houston As a transplant from Miami home prices are affordable and job opportunities are plentiful I see Houston as a good city overall just stay away from downtown a couple of my family members got carjacked in downtown. The city center and the suburbs are just like 2 different worlds even with the rise in crime my family is not moving from Houston any time soon. Austin still the best city in my opinion nice night life and career opportunities the only drawback is the prices.
Austin is a dump. Moved here from Sacramento.. extremely crowded, limited nature, TRAFFIC, no diversity, brutal summers One of the most overrated cities in the country, especially for the cost People come from other cities for a festival and think that’s what the city actually is
Greenville was up and coming at least ten years ago. I remember speaking with a DJ there who had just lost his job, but he said it was only going up from there, no worries.
Wew! I knew you'd come around to Pittsburgh! I am 29 and moved here in 2020 from near Philly and bought a 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom house in the South Hills last year for about 220k. I honestly have a great life and after living here for a little while I could never understand why people hated on the city so much.
Seems like a combination of weather and pre conceived bs convinces people that its horrible. Theres some reasons i wont move to Pitt but its really a great city overall
Living close to Pittsburg nearly my entire life, the crazy thing that just hit me while watching this video is that there are no sketchy parts of town. I’m sure there are not-ideal places to be at night; but even at that, I’ve driven around and walked around a lot of Pittsburgh at night, and never had any issues or been put into any sketchy situations. It’s a relatively safe place, I feel.
No sketchy parts of town? The Hill, South side flats, South side Slopes, Arlington, Arlington heights, Lincoln, Lincoln Lamer, Downtown, North side. Those are just off the top of my head. There's probably more stretchy part of the city and non stretchy parts
idk about "no sketchy parts" but ive seen some spots that looked run down only a few years ago get revamped, its definetly on the upswing, once people just accept the cold for the sake of affordability then itll start growing again.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh & still living here. Nightlife is getting better and we are pretty friendly but if you’re not in the tech or medical field jobs can be a little hard to come by. Traffic isn’t horrible but beware, from 7am-9am/3pm-7pm traffic can be a headache. Housing is easy to come by and we’re not outrageously priced. Cost of living has gone up quite a bit but hey that’s everywhere. Weather has changed a bit too, we used to be quite snowy and cold from October to May. Now we only see snow in January and February. Us Pittsburgher’s welcome you 🥰💕!
@@husseinhonor8873 depends on what you’re looking for. We’re no New York, or any major known city; buuttt we’re growing and coming up. If you’re looking for a fast paced city Pittsburgh is not for you. If you’re looking for a city with things to do but still has a somewhat “sleepy” feel, I say come on and join us. Hope this helps! Good luck!
whats the cheapest, nicest part of town with access to public transportation? Areas are one thing but I heard block by block is how you have to choose housing.
@@AaZz-ik6uf you’re best bet would be the suburban area’s like Wilkins township, Monroeville, forest hills. Those are the more upscale neighborhoods but more affordable than the inner city up and coming neighborhoods. Anything inner city such as Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Hill district (where I’m from), Shadyside, Statin Heights, or Morningside you’re going to pay a pretty penny currently; especially with everything going up price wise. Transportation isn’t really a worry here. We have buses that legit go all over the city outskirts included. Hope I answered your question and good luck!
I live in Nashville now. I'm being forced to move because of how unaffordable it is. Nashville really should not be on this list. It is an amazing city, but the average person cannot make it here.
It really is now. I'm lucky I bought my house in 2005. Couldn't afford a house now. My kids in their 20's have no shot at buying one. Son (23) works 60+ hours to pay rent in Hermitage.
G.R is ahhz' bus station is ahhz' eateries serving the same foods,ahhz' different parks to hang out, the shopping changed back slightly for maybe close to 15 years there.TSA be the ones stilling out of your collection while searching you not civilians...ahhhz the housing got ridiculously higher on homes over 100yrs old...ahhz and is close to being a sundown Town so police can trail in drugs where ppl are raising families,ahhz that's y it's not mentioned
Young adults seek opportunities and vibrancy. Let's explore these cities for growth and adventure. Thanks for highlighting great options for the next chapter!
It's telling how a city like San Francisco is not on this list. Back 20-30 years ago all the big tech companies were drawing young adults in with good paying jobs and a bohemian lifestyle. While there are still good paynig jobs up in SF, the real estate market has skyrocketed not to mention the crime, forcing businesses and people out. Let's hope these cities on this list learn from SF's/CA's mistakes.
@@gordonrussell7137 Never a mistake, but is it really worth it. My nephew clears $200k a year and could not afford a condo in SF let alone a house. He was living out of an RV for a couple of years, but got tired of it being broken into, left and bought a place in Texas.
@@paulayala4816 But this is how our system works, "what ever the market will bear" It is not the fault of LIBERALS or BLUE STATES. Some would call that "free market capitalism" Real Estate has played this game for a long long time.
I'm surprised Des Moines was included over Omaha. Omaha has a much bigger tech scene and has the largest Google data center footprint in the US. Also Omaha has among the most companies headquartered there for a city of its size. Plus Omaha is much more fun than Des Moines
Yeah Pittsburgh! I moved here a year ago from Southern California, I'm a Millennial and so glad I moved here this is such a great city, was able to buy a house for under 100k payments are low, so much to do, great food, diverse culture, great live music scene, I used to live in Portland OR, and I was trying to find a city that's like Portland, and bingo found it. love it here.
My WFH job was in Raleigh-Durham area and I quit when it was time to go to the office (mostly for other job specific reasons). Would love to move there if I found a job more fit for me tho..
Austin is a dump. Moved here from Sacramento.. extremely crowded, limited nature, TRAFFIC, no diversity, brutal summers One of the most overrated cities in the country, especially for the cost People come from other cities for a festival and think that’s what the city actually is
You hear a lot of raving about Charlotte. I've been through there multiple times, and it's OK. Didn't notice feeling any safer. My cousin was an overnight ER nurse there in the 90s and saw her share of AIDs, gunshot wounds, and overdosers. I wasn’t impressed. She moved to Texas, to one of the poorest cities there, and is quite happy.
All content should be that which appeals to and endorses homesteaders, subsistence farmers, and re-ruralization, not corporations, air pollution, nor tall buildins.
@eligoddard9942 Omaha, Papillion, Bellevue are great cities and one of the best kept secrets as far as good living goes but I still feel like Omaha has a lot of growing to do to be able to attract more young people.
Hey Briggs, great video brother. Can you please share some cities that are not gentrified and filled up by techies? I feel like the top 4 cities are great but the other 6 don’t fit the vibe
Glad Pittsburgh is finally getting some recognition. Been out here since high-school. Stayed local because great universities, affordable living, and a growing job market. Had the opportunity to move out to the Bay Area, just wasn't feasible for living. Paying less on a mortgage than I would have for rent.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with North Carolina, (well maybe Fayetteville) but there are a few things to consider as well, your vehicle being one. Emission testing and registration can be a little expensive. The more your car is worth the more you pay every year on registration. And they determine it, not you. Had just a year old Jeep Compass (go ahead and laugh) and its was going to be over 300.00 to register while I was living there. Thankfully I was exempt because I was in the Army and paid less than 50.00 which include title transfer. I know it's just a yearly thing, but it adds up.
Can you make a video of the best states/cities for mental health care? My mom has schizophrenia and my old state had better health care and benefits for her than my current state. I'm looking to move soon and need some help figuring this out.
Solid list overall, as per usual, but I personally would have put Huntsville, AL in, over Austin, TX. That reason simply comes down to real estate prices. There aren't very many people, at all, from 20-34, that could afford a $500k plus house. Or hell, of any age group. AND Huntsville is close to Nashville and Atlanta too. To be fair though, as a Huntsville native, there are too many people moving here already- so I'm honestly not offended you didn't put it on here.
@@kevingrenouiller7716 besides it being the most expensive city for rent the Conor stores and gas stations tax more then the government it’s like $10 for 2 bags of chips cause there $5:58 each the drinks are all 1,99 but don’t get fooled the tax makes it come out to almost $3 and everything else is just overpriced too compared to other cities like San Antonio or Houston also it’s nun to do the city is really small it’s only the south side east side and a lil bit of north before it’s just suburbs and anything west or downtown is just rich ppl depends on what you like to do for fun? there’s only 6th street with a lot of bars and clubs there’s a park downtown called zilker there’s Barton springs and that’s really it nun else really big or existing like Dallas Houston San Antonio and San Antonio not much better but at least they have 6flags and sea world
@@lgmarquez5469 Dallas is my least favorite out of the cities but I’d still rather live in Dallas then Austin it’s nice it’s a way bigger city and has more infrastructure and business it’s also the best city for business if that’s what u do for work
Go figure Austin. And go figure Charlotte, North Carolina.. and definitely go figure Nashville, Tennessee. Houston…..I was a little…uhhhh. I don’t know! But Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, no. Or maybe it’s just up-and-coming. If you bring home a combined total of 200 K a year, you could probably get a mansion in Pittsburgh, and a Cadillac Escalade. Mind you I’m a generation Z.
I have a good friend of mine, who now lives in the Charlotte area. See he was born in Miami and went to the Miami Lighthouse For The Blind transition program together. He moved to a suburb just outside of Charlotte. He is also generation Z. He is about 25 I believe.
Do you know what’s funny is that I’m surprised, Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, Dallas, Texas, and even Tampa, Florida or even perhaps, Orlando, Florida didn’t even make the cut.
I don't ever want to live in Texas, but if I absolutely had to, Houston would be it. They're making a lot of moves in the right direction, improving transit, walkability, etc. Good food scene. Pittsburg is on my radar, for sure. But until Amtrak improves its connection, it's too remote for my tastes. Window shopping on Zillow, I found a really nice house that was like a 15 or 20 minute walk from the center of the downtown. I'd be all over that.
I’m not. Prices are rising rapidly here and our state is kinda dumb. (Not improving the power system, shrinking our education budget even further, Greg Abbott as a whole). I’m on this video looking to leave lol
@@minigol91 it definitely depends on what you like. Football and drinking and lots of walking through nature- Pittsburgh. Good food and small town feel with nice people - Syracuse. Columbus I don’t know as well but would say it’s probably a good mix of the two from what I do get.
I was nodding in agreement all along the way until Charlotte. Greenville, SC area is a hidden gem, with an enviable job market and progressive economy. And Charlotte has those things in spades but…there is no there there. It is the largest sprawl in the world. Literally. There is no “scene” in Charlotte. It has no center or core, no cool neighborhood, no funky district, nothing. You have to drive between all venues. Yes, I know, some of you will say the same is true for L.A., Atlanta or Houston but it isn’t. They all have places like Westwood, Pasadena or Five Points but Charlotte has no such thing. It is the most soul sucking place I’ve ever been to; a Potemkin Village of success and sophistication hiding an emptiness and lack of imagination. Pittsburgh is a bold and wonderful choice. It is everything you’ve said it is. Great city with great neighborhoods and things to do.
Thank you for this comment! I looked at homes for sale in Charlotte online and they all looked incredibly bland. I get the feeling that if you're happy with "fast casual" food, corporate faux crunchy lifestyle - Whole Foods, Alo yoga, etc. you'd love it but looks soulless AF.
I live 25 minutes from Greeneville. People like to say it's a big city with a "small town feel", which is not the case. It's just a big city that desperately wants to be Atlanta or Charlotte. But, it's honestly not a bad place. If you're considering it, I'd do it soon. Real estate will skyrocket here soon, I believe. I personally don't care for it because I lived in Atlanta for 5 years & I'm done with & trying to get away from cities. I will say, living here isn't quite as inexpensive as some may think. For instance, the property tax on my 2BD 2BA home is around 1500 every year, & my 2017 truck's is around 380. Yes, every single year. Also, get ready for some of the worst roads you've ever seen in you're life. Which is what our property taxes are supposed to fix... But they never do.
Austin shouldn't be on this list. Commute times are crazy, the infrastructure can't handle that many people and power and water randomly go out. It's to where all everyone else is fleeing to the out skirts and San Antonio because the cost of living is too expensive.
Austin should've been first on the list, traffic is bad everywhere, I drive through austin all the time and it's tolerable, just plan ahead of time, no big deal
That’s not Columbus’s style pizza because that’s St. Louis style pizza from the thin crust, the toppings going from edge to edge and cutting it in squares… Columbus get your own style of pizza.😂😂😂
I just want to give a little sales pitch for Vancouver, WA. No state sales tax, and right across the river you can make your big purchases in Oregon with no sales tax. Lots of outdoorsy opportunities and strong, diverse community. The only thing is I'm 23, and I wish we had more young people here because it can be kind of lonely. So move here! 😂
The really big cities didn't make the list. I went to college in NYC, worked there for a short time. Then I got to hell out of that city, way to expensive and screwed up. Great for visitors to walk on Broadway, but even as a college student, I thought twice before I walked the streets at night. Upstate taxes, it all depends on what part of the state you live in.
My dad grew up in Durham. Over the years, the crime rate was high but there has been a LOT of effort in revitalizing that area and it has vastly improved. As Briggs noted, the job market is great and there is plenty to do for young people. If someone were to take a job at UNC Chapel Hill like he suggested, the commute from Durham is only about 30 minutes.
I'd pick Pittsburgh from the list, no disrespect to the others but they have all grown like crazy meaning younger folks are probably moving to the burbs if they want to buy or rent cheaper. Pittsburgh is an infill city, meaning it lost population for decades but now is starting to come back. I used to surf and you learn you don't get up on the great looking wave (cuz its soon to be coming down) rather identify the up-and-coming wave, that's your ride....
Lived in Vegas for 4 years, fun and exciting. But....If your like to gamble stay away. They say locals don't gamble, not true. That's what all the casinos in the suburbs are for, and there are lots of them.
I’m surprised to see so many north Caroline cities on this list. I’m looking for jobs out of state right now and that state was not on my list, now it is! Thanks for the info!
I always laugh when people say their region or state is so friendly and then they'll say they're full don't move here. The least friendly people say that. New people moving in makes places more interesting.
Enjoyed your video but wondered if you’d considered adding a ‘dot’ on the state maps for those of us who don’t know where Austin or Nashville is on the map?
Austin is directly in the middle of the state Austin is a dump. Moved here from Sacramento.. extremely crowded, limited nature, TRAFFIC, no diversity, brutal summers One of the most overrated cities in the country, especially for the cost People come from other cities for a festival and think that’s what the city actually is
@@imunmire I’m from Florida but I moved to Houston from New Orleans. Like I said it’s the honeymoon period, and everywhere is going to seem great when you’re leaving New Orleans, but I’m really liking Houston a lot. They have anything you would want to do, everything is cheap, and there is an abundance of Asian and Latin women. The traffic sucks, especially during rush hour, but growing up in south Florida I’m used to bad traffic. The weather in the summer will suck but again, south Florida, I’m used to it.
I moved (somewhat reluctantly) back to Columbus this past year for family reasons after having been away for over 20 years. I have to admit that I'm pleasantly surprised how the city has evolved over the past couple decades.
We moved out to Phoenix 3 years ago but plan to move back to Columbus in the summer when our lease is up. I'm really going to miss the sunshine and bearable winters lol.
Ohio state football sucks!
Would you consider doing a similar video for those in their 40s-50s? I find there's a lack of videos for this age group because it's assumed that everyone is married with children and have a home, but there are many who are starting a new chapter (divorce, empty nest, career change, etc) or who are single/never-married, childless, renting and can move to a new place just because they want to. Would love to see what the options are for us "not looking for partying, but not retired either" folks!
Right on
Yes!!!!
I know that because I'm one of them. I am still single and still looking for the right person or woman for me that I want to spend the rest of my life with. I'm 39, and yes, I look young for my age, yeah I know, my time and my girl will come. Also, I wish I could find a single woman or girl up here in Washington state, but there's NOT. Too bad, because they're a washout like Washington state. DEFINITELY & TOTALLY & so true🙂🙏💒👍👫👦👩🤵♂️👰♂️💋❤️💕💘
Ok boomer
@@santiagohills3997 - A lower than average cost of living that’s relatively close to a major airport with adequate shops, museums, and access to nature (I am boring)
To Those who are saying Pittsburgh shouldn't be on this list. You are missing out. It is truly a better city then many people realize.
True story
Im not really considering it but maybe its better that it DOESNT get TOO popular too quick. Let them think its a shithole while the people that actually do research find thier way.
The hills aren't for the weak there 😂
Yup
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Las Vegas is booming. So many businesses and young talented people moving there.
I agree
He's naming all the places people aren't moving too and as a gen Z no one is moving to Pennsylvania if they do then it's Boston or NYC
@@TheeScorgeneither of those are Pennsylvania 😂
@bruhbutwhytho2301 Excatly I'm naming other places
seems alot better than i thought it would be, not nearly as dangerous as it thought it would be too. schools sucks tho
yes as someone who’s gen z looking to start my career a lot of these cities have crossed my mind
Thanks Briggs! Would you consider doing an updated walkable city video/cities with the best public transit? Love your videos
CityNerd has some videos that cover those topics. He's a little more dry in his delivery though lol
Did you ever do a list of cities/towns for homebodies that don't like to be around people that much? Or maybe a list of places for writers?
I should
I try to watch all your videos so you know I would watch them. Thank you for all the work you do!@@WorldAccordingToBriggs
A great place for writers is Santa Cruz, CA. I believe that Alfred Hitchcock had a residence there.
So like… a list rural areas??
@@WorldAccordingToBriggsMilwaukee and Madison are definitely among those.
Las vegas, alot of young people are coming here for careers and night life
I went to Charlotte back in the early 2000s. I was greatly impressed. Their downtown was very clean.
It still is. I was there right before the pandemic and it was so clean I actually made a mental note of it.
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs That's awesome. Thanks for letting me know!
I just moved away from there after living there for nearly 3 years, the Uptown/Downtown are is fairly well kept
Nothing to do there
I believe if this was a list of the best cities for black millennials and gen z, Atlanta in my opinion would be number one.
Just had a lifelong buddy move from Calif. to just south of Durham N.C. (Sanford)....Loves it
I appreciate you saying that it annoys you when people say, "Don't come here, we're full," especially when they themselves have moved there from somewhere else 😂.
Exactly, in the past the whole world wanted to move to CA, and everyone was WELCOME.
Was born and raised here. Stay away.
No they were born there, dummy.
I was walking on High Street in Columbus in August 2023 and felt the vibrant nightlife energy all along my stroll.
It’s nothing special
I’ve grown up in Greenville and it still blows me away we are on these lists now 😂 we used to always joke about how much we hated it when I was younger
Same for Spartanburg. Sadly, our crime rate is a lot higher than Greenville, but way too many people are moving here. 😂
You guys in greenville have come a long way
Cities like greenvile, Tampa,Pitt,Richmond etc. have come a looong way especially in the past 15-20 years. What happens when theres actual care and investment. Be ready for it to to explode in the next 5years once people really realise its affordable
I'm just waiting for the right time to sell my house so I can get out of this ridiculous state 😂
THANK you for new consistent content!
Our pleasure!
I’m glad Columbus, Ohio is on this list!! Des Moines is very underrated.
Agreed!!
People still have a negative mindset on Ohio, but man Columbus has shown ALOT of promise, and people are pretty nice
Same here!
@@diodelvino3048 The growth of Columbus, Franklin County (where Columbus is), and the neighboring counties of Delaware, Union, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield, and Licking will help the rest of Ohio grow, but it will take years or decades.
idk about decades, it depends on how fast developement ramps up, alots has been done in less than a decade and it seems theres more and more projects being announced or in developement@@cmartinm98
Austin has been great for young people for over 30 years. I lived there in my 20's in the late 90's and it was awesome. Then I moved to Seattle, which is not great for young people who like to mingle. I felt like Seattle was for adults and Austin is for the youth.
Word. Did austin in my 20's as well. Feel very out of place in Austin in my 30's.
Seattle is a great city but I think that rain all winter would really get old very quickly after a few years. At least Austin has better weather.
And the "Seattle freeze" is very real
Austin used to be great, hasn’t been a good city to live in for at least 5 years now though.
Honestly if you can afford it ,its still a great city. Homelessness isnt even the MAJOR issue that stops people from coming, its the cost of living usually. its expensive, not California expensive though , so thats still enough incentive for people to still come there and try to live there. Theres a reason it still hasnt stagnated completely in growth. As long as its still a big buisness,PLENTY to do and a tech hub it wont really stop just yet.@@sevel7556
Hey, can you do an updated most walkable cities list video in 2024? I think that would complement this video nicely. Happy New Year! 🎉 🎊
Indianapolis. End of list.
Don’t forget that a lot of Genzie are environmentally conscious, and they want good public transit. You should’ve put some of those cities on the list. I don’t envision Austin as a good transit city. Maybe it is for Texas, but there should’ve been others on the list. For example, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Probably Pittsburgh more so.
This is what I was thinking, and when I didn't hear Briggs mention transit I was...honestly a bit confused.
dont go to philly
Many Austin buses and trains run nearly empty. The train goes north to Leander, where things are a bit more affordable and the cops actually help. The bus also goes west to funky small towns like Jonestown and Lago Vista, which have lots of young folks who like the lake scene.
Columbus is getting there eventually with all the investment, cant wait for the whole midwest transit connecting Pitt to Cbus and Cbus to the other Ohio cities out to Fort Wayne to Chicago and Milwaukee, that should be in progress real soon. hopefully more is done locally too.
Charlotte also terrible
Personally I want to be as far away from a city (50k or more) as possible, but hey I'll still watch because I enjoy these videos
The downside to big booming cities is diversity. It's really hit the fan now.
Urban is not the wave.
Same. 5 years of Atlanta was too much for me. Really looking at Wyoming & Montana now.
@@josiahsmith66 Why do you want to go to those states?
@@W81Researcher Sparsely populated compared to all the other states & with their proximity to Alberta, it's ideal for the career plans I have.
Thanks for listing these. Now that I have a list, I will avoid these like the plague.
Great list! I have an older Gen Z in the biotech industry and a lot of those places were on her radar. Another was the Rockville/Gaithersburg Maryland area, but it’s quite expensive
One thing you consistently ignore as a influencer for choice of places is the healthcare. So lots of millennials and younger are choosing healthcare as working career place. So if you are an MRI tech u need a city or town with a big enough healthcare system. Etc.
Exciting list! Young adults seek vibrant cities with opportunities. It's crucial to highlight the best places to live in the US for this demographic. Thanks for providing insights into the top cities for young adults in 2024!
Dublin, Ohio is a hidden gem.
i don’t think it’s all that hidden anymore. median home price is 536k. honestly prefer somewhere like gahanna or westerville, it’s a bit cheaper too
I was in Columbus OH nearly 20 years ago for a conference and there was no traffic. A bunch of us Midwesterners could jaywalk anywhere, anytime without any issues. There simply wasn't any traffic off the freeway.
I’m in the Columbus area from Denver and Pittsburgh was on my radar but settled on the Columbus area mainly because of family I’m mostly happy with this decision the area is growing on me
I’m from a smaller town in NC and Durham was defiantly a possibility in the next 5-7 years which would put me at 26-28 respectively.
I really think the greater Boston area should be on that list. Granted, it's not the cheapest place to live in the country, but it has lots of good paying jobs in tech, healthcare and education, tons of cultural diversity, and countless opportunities to do pretty much anything you want
I think I would love Boston but it’s so expensive
BAHSTIN
Houston is a monster. Have panic attacks just driving across it.
It is kinda big. Los Angeles is the same way.
also, Pittsburgh has had a lot of their buildings renovated... and the city looks brand new (I went to school in Westmoreland Co until May 2023)
I agree with statement on Houston As a transplant from Miami home prices are affordable and job opportunities are plentiful I see Houston as a good city overall just stay away from downtown a couple of my family members got carjacked in downtown. The city center and the suburbs are just like 2 different worlds even with the rise in crime my family is not moving from Houston any time soon. Austin still the best city in my opinion nice night life and career opportunities the only drawback is the prices.
Austin is a dump. Moved here from Sacramento.. extremely crowded, limited nature, TRAFFIC, no diversity, brutal summers
One of the most overrated cities in the country, especially for the cost
People come from other cities for a festival and think that’s what the city actually is
Greenville was up and coming at least ten years ago. I remember speaking with a DJ there who had just lost his job, but he said it was only going up from there, no worries.
Was he inserting random happy people montages or were those people actually in Greenville?
Wew! I knew you'd come around to Pittsburgh! I am 29 and moved here in 2020 from near Philly and bought a 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom house in the South Hills last year for about 220k. I honestly have a great life and after living here for a little while I could never understand why people hated on the city so much.
South hills rock
Seems like a combination of weather and pre conceived bs convinces people that its horrible. Theres some reasons i wont move to Pitt but its really a great city overall
Great info, esp the percent of young people. Thank you, Briggs! God bless you.
Living close to Pittsburg nearly my entire life, the crazy thing that just hit me while watching this video is that there are no sketchy parts of town.
I’m sure there are not-ideal places to be at night; but even at that, I’ve driven around and walked around a lot of Pittsburgh at night, and never had any issues or been put into any sketchy situations.
It’s a relatively safe place, I feel.
You havent been to pittsburgh then lol. Plenty of terrible parts in and around the city. The Southside is now dangerous which is hard to believe.
No sketchy parts of town? The Hill, South side flats, South side Slopes, Arlington, Arlington heights, Lincoln, Lincoln Lamer, Downtown, North side. Those are just off the top of my head. There's probably more stretchy part of the city and non stretchy parts
idk about "no sketchy parts" but ive seen some spots that looked run down only a few years ago get revamped, its definetly on the upswing, once people just accept the cold for the sake of affordability then itll start growing again.
There are sketchy areas but the entire area isn't sketchy, which is itself a complement
Lmfao you can’t even spell the city right you don’t know shit
Born and raised in Pittsburgh & still living here. Nightlife is getting better and we are pretty friendly but if you’re not in the tech or medical field jobs can be a little hard to come by. Traffic isn’t horrible but beware, from 7am-9am/3pm-7pm traffic can be a headache. Housing is easy to come by and we’re not outrageously priced. Cost of living has gone up quite a bit but hey that’s everywhere. Weather has changed a bit too, we used to be quite snowy and cold from October to May. Now we only see snow in January and February. Us Pittsburgher’s welcome you 🥰💕!
It's great for New immigrant ?
@@husseinhonor8873 depends on what you’re looking for. We’re no New York, or any major known city; buuttt we’re growing and coming up. If you’re looking for a fast paced city Pittsburgh is not for you. If you’re looking for a city with things to do but still has a somewhat “sleepy” feel, I say come on and join us. Hope this helps! Good luck!
whats the cheapest, nicest part of town with access to public transportation? Areas are one thing but I heard block by block is how you have to choose housing.
@@AaZz-ik6uf you’re best bet would be the suburban area’s like Wilkins township, Monroeville, forest hills. Those are the more upscale neighborhoods but more affordable than the inner city up and coming neighborhoods. Anything inner city such as Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Hill district (where I’m from), Shadyside, Statin Heights, or Morningside you’re going to pay a pretty penny currently; especially with everything going up price wise. Transportation isn’t really a worry here. We have buses that legit go all over the city outskirts included. Hope I answered your question and good luck!
@@AaZz-ik6uf Also every area here has a “bad” area. But safest areas are the ones I named in the beginning of my last comment.
I live in Nashville now. I'm being forced to move because of how unaffordable it is. Nashville really should not be on this list. It is an amazing city, but the average person cannot make it here.
It really is now. I'm lucky I bought my house in 2005. Couldn't afford a house now. My kids in their 20's have no shot at buying one. Son (23) works 60+ hours to pay rent in Hermitage.
Let's all say it together. California dreaming in Tennessee. There's the problem
I am from Pittsburgh, PA and I love it here ❤
Are they racist?
@minigol91 who?
I have never had issues with racism 🤔
@@abdulrahmanmuhammad2497 That's good!
@@abdulrahmanmuhammad2497are you white?
Okay between Pittsburgh, Virginia Beach, Charlotte, Richmond or Las Vegas!!!
You’ve got some freaking weirdos in the comments section below
I say that every day.
Yeah, but it is fun sometimes to look for them.
Why is Grand Rapids, Michigan not on this list? Great downtown, low crime, great restaurants and a ton of micro-breweries.
Seems like michigan overall is slept on, maybe its the weather and reputation of places like Detroit. U.P. is gorgeous to
G.R is ahhz' bus station is ahhz' eateries serving the same foods,ahhz' different parks to hang out, the shopping changed back slightly for maybe close to 15 years there.TSA be the ones stilling out of your collection while searching you not civilians...ahhhz the housing got ridiculously higher on homes over 100yrs old...ahhz and is close to being a sundown Town so police can trail in drugs where ppl are raising families,ahhz that's y it's not mentioned
And weed!!! And relaxed gun laws!!
Young adults seek opportunities and vibrancy. Let's explore these cities for growth and adventure. Thanks for highlighting great options for the next chapter!
So happy to see Columbus, Ohio on Another Positive list!
It isn't bad place to live. When you compare it to some of the other offering Ohio has it is great.
People still convince themselves that its boring abd that Ohio has nothing good going on. I hope they keep sleeping on it
It's telling how a city like San Francisco is not on this list. Back 20-30 years ago all the big tech companies were drawing young adults in with good paying jobs and a bohemian lifestyle. While there are still good paynig jobs up in SF, the real estate market has skyrocketed not to mention the crime, forcing businesses and people out. Let's hope these cities on this list learn from SF's/CA's mistakes.
A 'mistake' to sell your home to the highest bidder? Is everything becoming politicized?
@@gordonrussell7137 Never a mistake, but is it really worth it. My nephew clears $200k a year and could not afford a condo in SF let alone a house. He was living out of an RV for a couple of years, but got tired of it being broken into, left and bought a place in Texas.
@@paulayala4816 But this is how our system works, "what ever the market will bear"
It is not the fault of LIBERALS or BLUE STATES. Some would call that "free market capitalism"
Real Estate has played this game for a long long time.
@@gordonrussell7137the mistake is that SF didn’t build enough to support their massive growth.
I'm surprised Des Moines was included over Omaha. Omaha has a much bigger tech scene and has the largest Google data center footprint in the US. Also Omaha has among the most companies headquartered there for a city of its size. Plus Omaha is much more fun than Des Moines
As someone who was born and raised in DC pretty much the prices of anywhere other than NY, San Fran and LA is an absolute win.
Yeah Pittsburgh! I moved here a year ago from Southern California, I'm a Millennial and so glad I moved here this is such a great city, was able to buy a house for under 100k payments are low, so much to do, great food, diverse culture, great live music scene, I used to live in Portland OR, and I was trying to find a city that's like Portland, and bingo found it. love it here.
Worst possible decision
How is it like Portland? I’ve also been trying to find somewhere like Portland (Portland 90s early 2000s)
My WFH job was in Raleigh-Durham area and I quit when it was time to go to the office (mostly for other job specific reasons). Would love to move there if I found a job more fit for me tho..
Austin City Limits...first time I watched was the first time I saw George Strait...1982, on a 13 inch black and white tv.
Austin is a dump. Moved here from Sacramento.. extremely crowded, limited nature, TRAFFIC, no diversity, brutal summers
One of the most overrated cities in the country, especially for the cost
People come from other cities for a festival and think that’s what the city actually is
Do you have a video for late 20’s/30 year olds looking to change careers (back to school) and like nature to be around mature like minded folks?
You hear a lot of raving about Charlotte. I've been through there multiple times, and it's OK. Didn't notice feeling any safer.
My cousin was an overnight ER nurse there in the 90s and saw her share of AIDs, gunshot wounds, and overdosers. I wasn’t impressed. She moved to Texas, to one of the poorest cities there, and is quite happy.
All content should be that which appeals to and endorses homesteaders, subsistence farmers, and re-ruralization, not corporations, air pollution, nor tall buildins.
Cool so I know how to avoid the kids and everyone else's kids to. 😆 Thanks again Briggs your a life saver!
Kind of surprised Madison, WI didn’t make this list
Considering similarly-sized Des Moines is on the list, it is odd.
I am surprised Omaha wasn’t on the list either.
@eligoddard9942 Omaha, Papillion, Bellevue are great cities and one of the best kept secrets as far as good living goes but I still feel like Omaha has a lot of growing to do to be able to attract more young people.
Hey Briggs, great video brother. Can you please share some cities that are not gentrified and filled up by techies? I feel like the top 4 cities are great but the other 6 don’t fit the vibe
The song says that "Houston means that I'm one day closer to the University."
I've watched quite a number of your videos. They are always interesting. I love your voice and love your signature sign off comment :-)
Thanks for watching!
Glad Pittsburgh is finally getting some recognition. Been out here since high-school. Stayed local because great universities, affordable living, and a growing job market. Had the opportunity to move out to the Bay Area, just wasn't feasible for living. Paying less on a mortgage than I would have for rent.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with North Carolina, (well maybe Fayetteville) but there are a few things to consider as well, your vehicle being one. Emission testing and registration can be a little expensive. The more your car is worth the more you pay every year on registration. And they determine it, not you. Had just a year old Jeep Compass (go ahead and laugh) and its was going to be over 300.00 to register while I was living there. Thankfully I was exempt because I was in the Army and paid less than 50.00 which include title transfer. I know it's just a yearly thing, but it adds up.
You gonna do one for Gen X?
Already have. They are retirement videos at this point.
Pittsburgh finally made it into a positive video!!
Hey Briggs: do you think you could include where the city is in the state? Like a dot or something to give us an idea where in the state the city is.
You’ll be fine
Can you make a video of the best states/cities for mental health care? My mom has schizophrenia and my old state had better health care and benefits for her than my current state. I'm looking to move soon and need some help figuring this out.
Solid list overall, as per usual, but I personally would have put Huntsville, AL in, over Austin, TX. That reason simply comes down to real estate prices. There aren't very many people, at all, from 20-34, that could afford a $500k plus house. Or hell, of any age group. AND Huntsville is close to Nashville and Atlanta too. To be fair though, as a Huntsville native, there are too many people moving here already- so I'm honestly not offended you didn't put it on here.
Love this! Perfect guide for us young adults. Excited to explore these cities. Thanks for the awesome suggestions
“Austin has a very good public transit system”🤣🤣🤣🤣
Dude u couldn’t pay me to live in Austin and I live here 😂 it’s so boring and dead you gotta be rich to live here
@@nolimitlj21 can you elaborate please i was looking into moving there
@@kevingrenouiller7716 besides it being the most expensive city for rent the Conor stores and gas stations tax more then the government it’s like $10 for 2 bags of chips cause there $5:58 each the drinks are all 1,99 but don’t get fooled the tax makes it come out to almost $3 and everything else is just overpriced too compared to other cities like San Antonio or Houston also it’s nun to do the city is really small it’s only the south side east side and a lil bit of north before it’s just suburbs and anything west or downtown is just rich ppl depends on what you like to do for fun? there’s only 6th street with a lot of bars and clubs there’s a park downtown called zilker there’s Barton springs and that’s really it nun else really big or existing like Dallas Houston San Antonio and San Antonio not much better but at least they have 6flags and sea world
@@nolimitlj21what’s your opinion on Dallas? I was thinking of either Austin or Dallas
@@lgmarquez5469 Dallas is my least favorite out of the cities but I’d still rather live in Dallas then Austin it’s nice it’s a way bigger city and has more infrastructure and business it’s also the best city for business if that’s what u do for work
Only Pittsburgh, PA interests me cus I heard it's pretty cool. The other ones either seem boring or car dependent.
20 years ago home prices went from 200,000 to 900,000.
This level of inflation is unfathomable and absurd.
Can u do Gen X next please?
What about them? We're old
Go figure Austin. And go figure Charlotte, North Carolina.. and definitely go figure Nashville, Tennessee. Houston…..I was a little…uhhhh. I don’t know! But Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, no. Or maybe it’s just up-and-coming. If you bring home a combined total of 200 K a year, you could probably get a mansion in Pittsburgh, and a Cadillac Escalade. Mind you I’m a generation Z.
I have a good friend of mine, who now lives in the Charlotte area. See he was born in Miami and went to the Miami Lighthouse For The Blind transition program together. He moved to a suburb just outside of Charlotte. He is also generation Z. He is about 25 I believe.
Oh, go figure Nashville Tennessee
I'm gen Z and no one is going there people are moving out to Boston or NYC
Do you know what’s funny is that I’m surprised, Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, Dallas, Texas, and even Tampa, Florida or even perhaps, Orlando, Florida didn’t even make the cut.
And neither Atlanta. I don’t know why Atlanta didn’t make the cut either. I’m surprised.
I don't ever want to live in Texas, but if I absolutely had to, Houston would be it. They're making a lot of moves in the right direction, improving transit, walkability, etc. Good food scene.
Pittsburg is on my radar, for sure. But until Amtrak improves its connection, it's too remote for my tastes. Window shopping on Zillow, I found a really nice house that was like a 15 or 20 minute walk from the center of the downtown. I'd be all over that.
Surprised DFW wasn’t on here
I’m not. Prices are rising rapidly here and our state is kinda dumb. (Not improving the power system, shrinking our education budget even further, Greg Abbott as a whole). I’m on this video looking to leave lol
From Syracuse, live near Pittsburgh, and work near Columbus. It’s crazy how many of these places I know are on this list!
Which one is ur favorite?
@@minigol91 it definitely depends on what you like. Football and drinking and lots of walking through nature- Pittsburgh. Good food and small town feel with nice people - Syracuse. Columbus I don’t know as well but would say it’s probably a good mix of the two from what I do get.
Syracuse has a good gaming (board/card) culture
You want a city wherein the lowest intelligence is 145 on the Wechsler-Bellevue scale. Any city occupied by folks of a lower score is undesirable.
Perfect Video Briggs.. can you do mountain towns for young people?!?
I was nodding in agreement all along the way until Charlotte.
Greenville, SC area is a hidden gem, with an enviable job market and progressive economy. And Charlotte has those things in spades but…there is no there there. It is the largest sprawl in the world. Literally. There is no “scene” in Charlotte. It has no center or core, no cool neighborhood, no funky district, nothing. You have to drive between all venues.
Yes, I know, some of you will say the same is true for L.A., Atlanta or Houston but it isn’t. They all have places like Westwood, Pasadena or Five Points but Charlotte has no such thing. It is the most soul sucking place I’ve ever been to; a Potemkin Village of success and sophistication hiding an emptiness and lack of imagination.
Pittsburgh is a bold and wonderful choice. It is everything you’ve said it is. Great city with great neighborhoods and things to do.
Thank you for this comment! I looked at homes for sale in Charlotte online and they all looked incredibly bland. I get the feeling that if you're happy with "fast casual" food, corporate faux crunchy lifestyle - Whole Foods, Alo yoga, etc. you'd love it but looks soulless AF.
I live 25 minutes from Greeneville. People like to say it's a big city with a "small town feel", which is not the case. It's just a big city that desperately wants to be Atlanta or Charlotte. But, it's honestly not a bad place. If you're considering it, I'd do it soon. Real estate will skyrocket here soon, I believe. I personally don't care for it because I lived in Atlanta for 5 years & I'm done with & trying to get away from cities.
I will say, living here isn't quite as inexpensive as some may think. For instance, the property tax on my 2BD 2BA home is around 1500 every year, & my 2017 truck's is around 380. Yes, every single year. Also, get ready for some of the worst roads you've ever seen in you're life. Which is what our property taxes are supposed to fix... But they never do.
I gladly swapped my $10,000 a year property taxes in San Diego for a a sub $2000 bill in the North Main area of Greenville. I've got no complaints!
@@Motorep146 Definitely some relativism to be had
My parents ran a brewery and I know someone who grew up in Columbus Ohio also my family sold the brewery I guess things are only in Ohio 😂
Austin shouldn't be on this list. Commute times are crazy, the infrastructure can't handle that many people and power and water randomly go out. It's to where all everyone else is fleeing to the out skirts and San Antonio because the cost of living is too expensive.
Austin should've been first on the list, traffic is bad everywhere, I drive through austin all the time and it's tolerable, just plan ahead of time, no big deal
I recently moved to Greenville sc its great!
That’s not Columbus’s style pizza because that’s St. Louis style pizza from the thin crust, the toppings going from edge to edge and cutting it in squares… Columbus get your own style of pizza.😂😂😂
I'm second😅 heyyy Briggs👋🏼
Great value Briggs ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊
Hi Wanda, thanks.
Excited to explore new opportunities. Could you include insights on job markets and housing affordability in these cities?
Hey Briggs! Take a break, get away, give us a video for the suite life for Briggs!
That is kicking off next week. Next Friday I am on an Amazing cruise ship in an insane room.
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs I can’t wait to see it! I’ll be on NCL Epic on the 14th but I have a lowly balcony cabin.
I still haven't been on the Epic. Been on the Encore twice, Breakaway, Sun, Jewel, and Joy. In 3 days I am on the Prima.
I just want to give a little sales pitch for Vancouver, WA. No state sales tax, and right across the river you can make your big purchases in Oregon with no sales tax. Lots of outdoorsy opportunities and strong, diverse community. The only thing is I'm 23, and I wish we had more young people here because it can be kind of lonely. So move here! 😂
greenvile south carolipk,charlotte north carolina,nashville tennessee gotta pick bre.
Upstate NY is gorgeous but their taxes are high to support NYC.
The really big cities didn't make the list. I went to college in NYC, worked there for a short time. Then I got to hell out of that city, way to expensive and screwed up. Great for visitors to walk on Broadway, but even as a college student, I thought twice before I walked the streets at night. Upstate taxes, it all depends on what part of the state you live in.
I can't believe Durham, NC is #1. Don't move there if you aren't good at dodging bullets. BTW, UNC is in Chapel Hill, not Durham.
My dad grew up in Durham. Over the years, the crime rate was high but there has been a LOT of effort in revitalizing that area and it has vastly improved. As Briggs noted, the job market is great and there is plenty to do for young people. If someone were to take a job at UNC Chapel Hill like he suggested, the commute from Durham is only about 30 minutes.
Between Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Charlotte and Virginia Beach: Best place to start over?? Cheap, safe Fun?
I'd pick Pittsburgh from the list, no disrespect to the others but they have all grown like crazy meaning younger folks are probably moving to the burbs if they want to buy or rent cheaper. Pittsburgh is an infill city, meaning it lost population for decades but now is starting to come back.
I used to surf and you learn you don't get up on the great looking wave (cuz its soon to be coming down) rather identify the up-and-coming wave, that's your ride....
Lived in Vegas for 4 years, fun and exciting. But....If your like to gamble stay away. They say locals don't gamble, not true. That's what all the casinos in the suburbs are for, and there are lots of them.
Charlotte duh
Happy New Year, I had a friend who got anchovies on her pizza because her teenage son would eat all the pizza.
I’m surprised to see so many north Caroline cities on this list. I’m looking for jobs out of state right now and that state was not on my list, now it is! Thanks for the info!
I always laugh when people say their region or state is so friendly and then they'll say they're full don't move here. The least friendly people say that. New people moving in makes places more interesting.
I have always loved Pennsylvania!
One of my favorite states
Yeah, it's great.
Enjoyed your video but wondered if you’d considered adding a ‘dot’ on the state maps for those of us who don’t know where Austin or Nashville is on the map?
Austin is directly in the middle of the state
Austin is a dump. Moved here from Sacramento.. extremely crowded, limited nature, TRAFFIC, no diversity, brutal summers
One of the most overrated cities in the country, especially for the cost
People come from other cities for a festival and think that’s what the city actually is
I spent this morning biking along the beach. San Diego ftw
I lived in San Diego for a few years- sleepy to a degree and the beach gets boring
Houston? Ugh. Can”t wait to leave when I retire.
I live in CLT the traffic makes me want to puke, 6 miles down the road will take you about 45 minutes if you're lucky.
I’ve been in Houston since November and granted it’s still very much the “honeymoon period” but I love it.
How is it so far where u come from to Houston I want to move there from up north
@@imunmire I’m from Florida but I moved to Houston from New Orleans. Like I said it’s the honeymoon period, and everywhere is going to seem great when you’re leaving New Orleans, but I’m really liking Houston a lot. They have anything you would want to do, everything is cheap, and there is an abundance of Asian and Latin women. The traffic sucks, especially during rush hour, but growing up in south Florida I’m used to bad traffic. The weather in the summer will suck but again, south Florida, I’m used to it.
I thought that grid-cut thin crust pizza was St Louis (not Columbus) style.
There is no Columbus style, lol
Google is your friend fellas…
its called tavern style. st louis uses a different cheese than most
Charlotte walkability is Zero
Omg, I was thinking of Charlotte but walkability was BIG for me