Gen Z is defying trends and betting on California—even as older Americans flee to the Sun Belt

A finance story from the U.S., reported by Fortune.

Finance · the U.S. · October 11, 2026

From Fortune

California’s population has shrunk since 2020, but new U-Haul data ranks it Gen Z’s No. 2 destination, behind only Texas. Big-city jobs, family ties, and lifestyle help explain the pull.

Reported by Fortune, October 11, 2026. Read the full story at Fortune →

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