Mid- or second-tier cities, loosely defined as those under a million people that aren’t regional powerhouses like Austin or Seattle, are increasingly seen as not just places to find a lower cost of living, easier commute, and closer connections with family, but also a more approachable, neighborhood-oriented version of the urban lifestyle that sent many to the larger cities in the first place. — curbed.com
Census data shows that smaller metros are seeing more migration from millennials while larger cities are experiencing slower growth. These smaller cities have been attracting new growth in part due to investing in green spaces and parks, upswings in local tech hubs, and downtown redevelopment.
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Of coarse Indianapolis is in this article. Because of course it is. Indianapolis is so fun!
This is a great trend. Too much focus on the coasts and not enough on the many beautiful cities in between. Cincinnati, Louisville, Racine...
Lancaster, PA is becoming a nice small city as well. New downtown attractions, close to nature, cheap-ish rents, and the Amish population means lots of great farmer's markets! I would move there in a heartbeat if there were any good jobs nearby...
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