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1 <p>The American workforce is evolving-and it’s getting younger. As Gen Z (ages 18-28) continues to grow its presence in the labor market, this new generation is reshaping the expectations, culture, and technologies that define the modern workplace. While critics have questioned Gen Z’s approach to work,<a>raising concerns about reliability</a>, work ethic, and screen time, others argue that these perceptions miss the mark entirely.</p>
1 <p>The American workforce is evolving-and it’s getting younger. As Gen Z (ages 18-28) continues to grow its presence in the labor market, this new generation is reshaping the expectations, culture, and technologies that define the modern workplace. While critics have questioned Gen Z’s approach to work,<a>raising concerns about reliability</a>, work ethic, and screen time, others argue that these perceptions miss the mark entirely.</p>
2 <p>In truth,<a>Gen Z workers</a>bring a fresh perspective, unmatched digital fluency, and a deep desire for meaningful, flexible work. As the first generation to grow up entirely online, Gen Z approaches the workplace with a unique mix of tech-savviness, social awareness, and entrepreneurial spirit. For businesses aiming to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond, understanding how to engage and retain this generation is no longer optional-it’s essential.</p>
2 <p>In truth,<a>Gen Z workers</a>bring a fresh perspective, unmatched digital fluency, and a deep desire for meaningful, flexible work. As the first generation to grow up entirely online, Gen Z approaches the workplace with a unique mix of tech-savviness, social awareness, and entrepreneurial spirit. For businesses aiming to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond, understanding how to engage and retain this generation is no longer optional-it’s essential.</p>
3 <p>That’s why Checkr analyzed data from the US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis to identify the best cities in America for Gen Z workers. We evaluated more than 100 cities across three core categories:<b>employment</b>,<b>affordability</b>, and<b>social life</b>-all key to Gen Z’s decision-making when it comes to where (and how) they want to work.</p>
3 <p>That’s why Checkr analyzed data from the US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis to identify the best cities in America for Gen Z workers. We evaluated more than 100 cities across three core categories:<b>employment</b>,<b>affordability</b>, and<b>social life</b>-all key to Gen Z’s decision-making when it comes to where (and how) they want to work.</p>
4 <p>Whether you’re an employer looking to tap into emerging talent or a Gen Z professional searching for a new city to call home, this report offers a data-backed look at where Gen Z workers are most likely to succeed.</p>
4 <p>Whether you’re an employer looking to tap into emerging talent or a Gen Z professional searching for a new city to call home, this report offers a data-backed look at where Gen Z workers are most likely to succeed.</p>
5 <p>To determine the rankings, Checkr analyzed seven critical metrics for people ages 18-28. Each was grouped into one of the three categories above, then weighted to reveal the top US cities for Gen Z workers in 2025:</p>
5 <p>To determine the rankings, Checkr analyzed seven critical metrics for people ages 18-28. Each was grouped into one of the three categories above, then weighted to reveal the top US cities for Gen Z workers in 2025:</p>
6 <p><b>Key Metrics (for people ages 18-28):</b></p>
6 <p><b>Key Metrics (for people ages 18-28):</b></p>
7 <ul><li>Unemployment rate</li>
7 <ul><li>Unemployment rate</li>
8 <li>Labor force participation rate</li>
8 <li>Labor force participation rate</li>
9 <li>Income to rent ratio</li>
9 <li>Income to rent ratio</li>
10 <li>Percentage of renters paying &lt;30% of income in rent </li>
10 <li>Percentage of renters paying &lt;30% of income in rent </li>
11 <li>Real personal income </li>
11 <li>Real personal income </li>
12 <li>Gen Z portion of the population</li>
12 <li>Gen Z portion of the population</li>
13 <li>Gen Z member per entertainment establishment</li>
13 <li>Gen Z member per entertainment establishment</li>
14 </ul><p>Now, let’s check out some of the key findings.</p>
14 </ul><p>Now, let’s check out some of the key findings.</p>
15 <p>Let’s start by looking at the best cities, of all sizes, for Gen Z workers.</p>
15 <p>Let’s start by looking at the best cities, of all sizes, for Gen Z workers.</p>
16 <h3>America’s 25 Best Cities for Gen Z Workers in 2025</h3>
16 <h3>America’s 25 Best Cities for Gen Z Workers in 2025</h3>
17 <p><i>*Data analyzed by Checkr from US Census Bureau &amp; Bureau of Economic Analysis</i></p>
17 <p><i>*Data analyzed by Checkr from US Census Bureau &amp; Bureau of Economic Analysis</i></p>
18 <p>Topping the list of America’s best cities for Gen Z workers in 2025 is<b>Madison, Wisconsin</b>. As a capital city and vibrant college town, Madison blends strong employment opportunities with a dynamic social scene and a relatively affordable cost of living-making it an ideal hub for Gen Z professionals just starting or advancing their careers. Madison ranks highly across all three of our key categories: employment, affordability, and social life.</p>
18 <p>Topping the list of America’s best cities for Gen Z workers in 2025 is<b>Madison, Wisconsin</b>. As a capital city and vibrant college town, Madison blends strong employment opportunities with a dynamic social scene and a relatively affordable cost of living-making it an ideal hub for Gen Z professionals just starting or advancing their careers. Madison ranks highly across all three of our key categories: employment, affordability, and social life.</p>
19 <p>Rounding out the top five are<b>Minneapolis, MN</b>;<b>Des Moines, IA</b>;<b>Omaha, NE</b>; and<b>Nashville, TN</b>-a powerful mix of Midwestern metros and a southern standout.</p>
19 <p>Rounding out the top five are<b>Minneapolis, MN</b>;<b>Des Moines, IA</b>;<b>Omaha, NE</b>; and<b>Nashville, TN</b>-a powerful mix of Midwestern metros and a southern standout.</p>
20 <p>These cities offer a winning combination of workforce participation, income potential, and growing Gen Z populations, along with an expanding slate of entertainment, dining, and cultural offerings. For young professionals seeking career momentum without the crushing cost of coastal life, these metros deliver.</p>
20 <p>These cities offer a winning combination of workforce participation, income potential, and growing Gen Z populations, along with an expanding slate of entertainment, dining, and cultural offerings. For young professionals seeking career momentum without the crushing cost of coastal life, these metros deliver.</p>
21 <p>Other high performers in the top ten include<b>St. Louis, MO</b>;<b>Austin, TX</b>;<b>Milwaukee, WI</b>;<b>Salt Lake City, UT</b>; and<b>Boston, MA</b>. From<b>tech hubs like Austin and Salt Lake</b>to<b>cultural strongholds like Boston and Milwaukee</b>, these cities provide a mix of opportunity, community, and access to thriving job markets across industries such as healthcare, technology, finance, and the arts.</p>
21 <p>Other high performers in the top ten include<b>St. Louis, MO</b>;<b>Austin, TX</b>;<b>Milwaukee, WI</b>;<b>Salt Lake City, UT</b>; and<b>Boston, MA</b>. From<b>tech hubs like Austin and Salt Lake</b>to<b>cultural strongholds like Boston and Milwaukee</b>, these cities provide a mix of opportunity, community, and access to thriving job markets across industries such as healthcare, technology, finance, and the arts.</p>
22 <p>While some of these cities may not offer year-round sunshine, they more than make up for it with economic opportunity, livability, and a track record of attracting Gen Z talent. And as affordability continues to drive relocation decisions, these top cities stand out for offering value without compromise.</p>
22 <p>While some of these cities may not offer year-round sunshine, they more than make up for it with economic opportunity, livability, and a track record of attracting Gen Z talent. And as affordability continues to drive relocation decisions, these top cities stand out for offering value without compromise.</p>
23 <p>Next, let’s break things down by city size-starting with the best<b>large cities</b>(population over 300,000) for Gen Z workers in 2025.</p>
23 <p>Next, let’s break things down by city size-starting with the best<b>large cities</b>(population over 300,000) for Gen Z workers in 2025.</p>
24 <p>In 2025, large cities continue to attract Gen Z workers with their dynamic mix of job opportunities, cultural energy, and social connectivity. These metros offer access to fast-growing industries such as technology, healthcare, sustainability, and creative fields-making them especially appealing to Gen Z professionals looking to grow both professionally and in their communities.</p>
24 <p>In 2025, large cities continue to attract Gen Z workers with their dynamic mix of job opportunities, cultural energy, and social connectivity. These metros offer access to fast-growing industries such as technology, healthcare, sustainability, and creative fields-making them especially appealing to Gen Z professionals looking to grow both professionally and in their communities.</p>
25 <p>Beyond the job market, large cities provide vibrant lifestyles that align with Gen Z values: walkable neighborhoods, diverse food scenes, music and arts culture, and endless networking opportunities. These urban environments foster collaboration, innovation, and mentorship, all of which are priorities for Gen Zers entering or navigating the workforce.</p>
25 <p>Beyond the job market, large cities provide vibrant lifestyles that align with Gen Z values: walkable neighborhoods, diverse food scenes, music and arts culture, and endless networking opportunities. These urban environments foster collaboration, innovation, and mentorship, all of which are priorities for Gen Zers entering or navigating the workforce.</p>
26 <p>So, where are the best large cities for Gen Z workers in 2025?</p>
26 <p>So, where are the best large cities for Gen Z workers in 2025?</p>
27 <h3>America’s Best Large Cities (300,000+) for Gen Z Workers in 2025</h3>
27 <h3>America’s Best Large Cities (300,000+) for Gen Z Workers in 2025</h3>
28 <p><i>*Data analyzed by Checkr from US Census Bureau &amp; Bureau of Economic</i></p>
28 <p><i>*Data analyzed by Checkr from US Census Bureau &amp; Bureau of Economic</i></p>
29 <p>Leading the list once again is<b>Madison, Wisconsin</b>. With its strong labor market, progressive energy, and youthful atmosphere fueled by the University of Wisconsin, Madison strikes a balance between affordability and livability. Its lakefront views, bike-friendly infrastructure, and lively downtown make it a top pick for Gen Z professionals who want access to both nature and opportunity.</p>
29 <p>Leading the list once again is<b>Madison, Wisconsin</b>. With its strong labor market, progressive energy, and youthful atmosphere fueled by the University of Wisconsin, Madison strikes a balance between affordability and livability. Its lakefront views, bike-friendly infrastructure, and lively downtown make it a top pick for Gen Z professionals who want access to both nature and opportunity.</p>
30 <p>Rounding out the top five are<b>Anchorage, AK</b>;<b>Minneapolis, MN</b>;<b>Des Moines, IA</b>; and<b>Portland, ME</b>. From<b>Minneapolis’ booming healthcare and tech sectors</b>to<b>Des Moines’ financial and insurance opportunities</b>, these cities offer strong employment options without the high costs of coastal giants. Portland and Anchorage add outdoor adventure and environmental consciousness into the mix-both key interests for Gen Z workers prioritizing sustainability and work-life balance.</p>
30 <p>Rounding out the top five are<b>Anchorage, AK</b>;<b>Minneapolis, MN</b>;<b>Des Moines, IA</b>; and<b>Portland, ME</b>. From<b>Minneapolis’ booming healthcare and tech sectors</b>to<b>Des Moines’ financial and insurance opportunities</b>, these cities offer strong employment options without the high costs of coastal giants. Portland and Anchorage add outdoor adventure and environmental consciousness into the mix-both key interests for Gen Z workers prioritizing sustainability and work-life balance.</p>
31 <p>Also featured in the top 10 are<b>Manchester, NH</b>;<b>Omaha, NE</b>;<b>Nashville, TN</b>;<b>St. Louis, MO</b>; and<b>Salt Lake City, UT</b>. These cities bring together affordability, expanding job markets, and Gen Z-friendly amenities, including music festivals, social venues, and innovation hubs.</p>
31 <p>Also featured in the top 10 are<b>Manchester, NH</b>;<b>Omaha, NE</b>;<b>Nashville, TN</b>;<b>St. Louis, MO</b>; and<b>Salt Lake City, UT</b>. These cities bring together affordability, expanding job markets, and Gen Z-friendly amenities, including music festivals, social venues, and innovation hubs.</p>
32 <p>Next, we’ll explore the top<b>mid-sized cities</b>that offer an ideal mix of professional opportunity and small-city charm for Gen Z workers.</p>
32 <p>Next, we’ll explore the top<b>mid-sized cities</b>that offer an ideal mix of professional opportunity and small-city charm for Gen Z workers.</p>
33 <p>Mid-sized cities continue to shine in 2025 as ideal destinations for Gen Z workers seeking a well-rounded lifestyle. With populations between 150,000 and 300,000, these cities strike a powerful balance between economic opportunity and livability-offering lower costs of living, strong job markets, and a close-knit sense of community that’s often missing in larger metros.</p>
33 <p>Mid-sized cities continue to shine in 2025 as ideal destinations for Gen Z workers seeking a well-rounded lifestyle. With populations between 150,000 and 300,000, these cities strike a powerful balance between economic opportunity and livability-offering lower costs of living, strong job markets, and a close-knit sense of community that’s often missing in larger metros.</p>
34 <p>These cities also tend to boast thriving startup ecosystems, access to universities, and proximity to outdoor recreation-all of which align closely with<a>Gen Z values around purpose</a>, flexibility, and well-being. For young professionals looking to build their careers without sacrificing quality of life, mid-sized cities are an increasingly attractive option.</p>
34 <p>These cities also tend to boast thriving startup ecosystems, access to universities, and proximity to outdoor recreation-all of which align closely with<a>Gen Z values around purpose</a>, flexibility, and well-being. For young professionals looking to build their careers without sacrificing quality of life, mid-sized cities are an increasingly attractive option.</p>
35 <h3>America’s Best Mid-Sized Cities (150,000-300,000) for Gen Z Workers in 2025</h3>
35 <h3>America’s Best Mid-Sized Cities (150,000-300,000) for Gen Z Workers in 2025</h3>
36 <p><i>*Data analyzed by Checkr from US Census Bureau &amp; Bureau of Economic</i></p>
36 <p><i>*Data analyzed by Checkr from US Census Bureau &amp; Bureau of Economic</i></p>
37 <p>Leading the pack in 2025 is<b>Fargo, North Dakota</b>. Home to<a>North Dakota State University</a>, Fargo offers an affordable cost of living, high labor force participation among Gen Z workers, and a growing startup and tech scene. Its investment in green spaces and sustainability also speaks to Gen Z’s desire for a healthy work-life balance and environmentally conscious communities.</p>
37 <p>Leading the pack in 2025 is<b>Fargo, North Dakota</b>. Home to<a>North Dakota State University</a>, Fargo offers an affordable cost of living, high labor force participation among Gen Z workers, and a growing startup and tech scene. Its investment in green spaces and sustainability also speaks to Gen Z’s desire for a healthy work-life balance and environmentally conscious communities.</p>
38 <p>Joining Fargo in the top five are<b>Sioux Falls, SD</b>;<b>La Crosse, WI</b>;<b>Green Bay, WI</b>; and<b>Oshkosh, WI</b>. These midwestern cities offer Gen Z workers impressive employment metrics-especially low unemployment rates and strong income-to-rent ratios-making them ideal for young professionals starting out financially.</p>
38 <p>Joining Fargo in the top five are<b>Sioux Falls, SD</b>;<b>La Crosse, WI</b>;<b>Green Bay, WI</b>; and<b>Oshkosh, WI</b>. These midwestern cities offer Gen Z workers impressive employment metrics-especially low unemployment rates and strong income-to-rent ratios-making them ideal for young professionals starting out financially.</p>
39 <p>Rounding out the top 10 are<b>Appleton, WI</b>;<b>Rochester, MN</b>;<b>Burlington, VT</b>;<b>Cedar Rapids, IA</b>; and<b>Peoria, IL</b>. Many of these cities are anchored by universities or medical centers and provide access to nature, walkable downtowns, and vibrant local culture-essentials for Gen Zers who value community and connection.</p>
39 <p>Rounding out the top 10 are<b>Appleton, WI</b>;<b>Rochester, MN</b>;<b>Burlington, VT</b>;<b>Cedar Rapids, IA</b>; and<b>Peoria, IL</b>. Many of these cities are anchored by universities or medical centers and provide access to nature, walkable downtowns, and vibrant local culture-essentials for Gen Zers who value community and connection.</p>
40 <p>Next up, we’ll take a look at the best<b>small cities</b>where Gen Z workers can thrive in 2025.</p>
40 <p>Next up, we’ll take a look at the best<b>small cities</b>where Gen Z workers can thrive in 2025.</p>
41 <p>Small cities offer something uniquely appealing to Gen Z workers in 2025: community, simplicity, and affordability. In an era defined by rising rents and burnout in major metros, smaller cities with populations under 150,000 offer a refreshing alternative where Gen Zers can build careers, find purpose, and enjoy a better work-life balance.</p>
41 <p>Small cities offer something uniquely appealing to Gen Z workers in 2025: community, simplicity, and affordability. In an era defined by rising rents and burnout in major metros, smaller cities with populations under 150,000 offer a refreshing alternative where Gen Zers can build careers, find purpose, and enjoy a better work-life balance.</p>
42 <p>These towns often offer tight-knit communities, scenic backdrops, and easier access to outdoor activities-along with less financial stress. For Gen Z workers looking to prioritize mental well-being, personal development, and a slower pace of life, small cities can be the ideal launchpad for both professional and personal growth.</p>
42 <p>These towns often offer tight-knit communities, scenic backdrops, and easier access to outdoor activities-along with less financial stress. For Gen Z workers looking to prioritize mental well-being, personal development, and a slower pace of life, small cities can be the ideal launchpad for both professional and personal growth.</p>
43 <h3>America’s Best Small Cities (&gt;150,000) for Gen Z Workers in 2025</h3>
43 <h3>America’s Best Small Cities (&gt;150,000) for Gen Z Workers in 2025</h3>
44 <p>Taking the top spot among small cities in 2025 is<b>Grand Forks, North Dakota</b>. Home to the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks combines a low cost of living with strong employment metrics and a youthful energy that makes it especially attractive to early-career professionals. Its walkable downtown, community events, and access to nature make it a standout for Gen Z workers seeking more than just a paycheck.</p>
44 <p>Taking the top spot among small cities in 2025 is<b>Grand Forks, North Dakota</b>. Home to the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks combines a low cost of living with strong employment metrics and a youthful energy that makes it especially attractive to early-career professionals. Its walkable downtown, community events, and access to nature make it a standout for Gen Z workers seeking more than just a paycheck.</p>
45 <p>Coming in close behind are<b>Bismarck, ND</b>;<b>Wausau, WI</b>;<b>Sioux City, IA</b>; and<b>Sheboygan, WI</b>. These small cities may not grab national headlines. Still, they consistently deliver on the factors that matter most to Gen Z-like affordable rent, low unemployment, and access to meaningful work in education, healthcare, public service, and local entrepreneurship.</p>
45 <p>Coming in close behind are<b>Bismarck, ND</b>;<b>Wausau, WI</b>;<b>Sioux City, IA</b>; and<b>Sheboygan, WI</b>. These small cities may not grab national headlines. Still, they consistently deliver on the factors that matter most to Gen Z-like affordable rent, low unemployment, and access to meaningful work in education, healthcare, public service, and local entrepreneurship.</p>
46 <p>Rounding out the top 10 are<b>Missoula, MT</b>;<b>Dubuque, IA</b>;<b>Fairbanks, AK</b>;<b>Fond du Lac, WI</b>; and<b>Cape Girardeau, MO</b>. From mountain towns to riverside communities, each of these cities offers its own unique flavor-along with job opportunities, arts and culture, and the kind of lifestyle Gen Zers increasingly seek in today’s workforce.</p>
46 <p>Rounding out the top 10 are<b>Missoula, MT</b>;<b>Dubuque, IA</b>;<b>Fairbanks, AK</b>;<b>Fond du Lac, WI</b>; and<b>Cape Girardeau, MO</b>. From mountain towns to riverside communities, each of these cities offers its own unique flavor-along with job opportunities, arts and culture, and the kind of lifestyle Gen Zers increasingly seek in today’s workforce.</p>
47 <p>Check out the full list of the<b>top 100 best cities for Gen Z workers</b>below to discover where opportunity and quality of life intersect in 2025.</p>
47 <p>Check out the full list of the<b>top 100 best cities for Gen Z workers</b>below to discover where opportunity and quality of life intersect in 2025.</p>
48 <p><strong>Rank</strong></p>
48 <p><strong>Rank</strong></p>
49 <p><strong>Metro Area</strong></p>
49 <p><strong>Metro Area</strong></p>
50 <p><strong>Employment Rank</strong></p>
50 <p><strong>Employment Rank</strong></p>
51 <p><strong>Affordability Rank</strong></p>
51 <p><strong>Affordability Rank</strong></p>
52 <p><strong>Social Rank</strong></p>
52 <p><strong>Social Rank</strong></p>
53 <p>1</p>
53 <p>1</p>
54 <p>Madison, WI Metro Area</p>
54 <p>Madison, WI Metro Area</p>
55 <p>1</p>
55 <p>1</p>
56 <p>22</p>
56 <p>22</p>
57 <p>11</p>
57 <p>11</p>
58 <p>2</p>
58 <p>2</p>
59 <p>Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro Area</p>
59 <p>Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro Area</p>
60 <p>10</p>
60 <p>10</p>
61 <p>15</p>
61 <p>15</p>
62 <p>8</p>
62 <p>8</p>
63 <p>3</p>
63 <p>3</p>
64 <p>Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro Area</p>
64 <p>Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro Area</p>
65 <p>6</p>
65 <p>6</p>
66 <p>26</p>
66 <p>26</p>
67 <p>15</p>
67 <p>15</p>
68 <p>4</p>
68 <p>4</p>
69 <p>Omaha, NE-IA Metro Area</p>
69 <p>Omaha, NE-IA Metro Area</p>
70 <p>20</p>
70 <p>20</p>
71 <p>21</p>
71 <p>21</p>
72 <p>13</p>
72 <p>13</p>
73 <p>5</p>
73 <p>5</p>
74 <p>Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area</p>
74 <p>Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area</p>
75 <p>14</p>
75 <p>14</p>
76 <p>41</p>
76 <p>41</p>
77 <p>23</p>
77 <p>23</p>
78 <p>6</p>
78 <p>6</p>
79 <p>St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area</p>
79 <p>St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area</p>
80 <p>21</p>
80 <p>21</p>
81 <p>15</p>
81 <p>15</p>
82 <p>10</p>
82 <p>10</p>
83 <p>7</p>
83 <p>7</p>
84 <p>Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Metro Area</p>
84 <p>Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Metro Area</p>
85 <p>26</p>
85 <p>26</p>
86 <p>31</p>
86 <p>31</p>
87 <p>19</p>
87 <p>19</p>
88 <p>8</p>
88 <p>8</p>
89 <p>Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metro Area</p>
89 <p>Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metro Area</p>
90 <p>23</p>
90 <p>23</p>
91 <p>24</p>
91 <p>24</p>
92 <p>16</p>
92 <p>16</p>
93 <p>9</p>
93 <p>9</p>
94 <p>Salt Lake City-Murray, UT Metro Area</p>
94 <p>Salt Lake City-Murray, UT Metro Area</p>
95 <p>7</p>
95 <p>7</p>
96 <p>47</p>
96 <p>47</p>
97 <p>28</p>
97 <p>28</p>
98 <p>10</p>
98 <p>10</p>
99 <p>Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro Area</p>
99 <p>Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro Area</p>
100 <p>28</p>
100 <p>28</p>
101 <p>32</p>
101 <p>32</p>
102 <p>21</p>
102 <p>21</p>
103 <p>11</p>
103 <p>11</p>
104 <p>Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area</p>
104 <p>Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area</p>
105 <p>28</p>
105 <p>28</p>
106 <p>18</p>
106 <p>18</p>
107 <p>15</p>
107 <p>15</p>
108 <p>12</p>
108 <p>12</p>
109 <p>Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metro Area</p>
109 <p>Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metro Area</p>
110 <p>37</p>
110 <p>37</p>
111 <p>15</p>
111 <p>15</p>
112 <p>13</p>
112 <p>13</p>
113 <p>13</p>
113 <p>13</p>
114 <p>Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metro Area</p>
114 <p>Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metro Area</p>
115 <p>28</p>
115 <p>28</p>
116 <p>26</p>
116 <p>26</p>
117 <p>19</p>
117 <p>19</p>
118 <p>14</p>
118 <p>14</p>
119 <p>Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area</p>
119 <p>Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area</p>
120 <p>12</p>
120 <p>12</p>
121 <p>34</p>
121 <p>34</p>
122 <p>24</p>
122 <p>24</p>
123 <p>15</p>
123 <p>15</p>
124 <p>Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metro Area</p>
124 <p>Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metro Area</p>
125 <p>31</p>
125 <p>31</p>
126 <p>34</p>
126 <p>34</p>
127 <p>24</p>
127 <p>24</p>
128 <p>16</p>
128 <p>16</p>
129 <p>Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metro Area</p>
129 <p>Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metro Area</p>
130 <p>18</p>
130 <p>18</p>
131 <p>45</p>
131 <p>45</p>
132 <p>31</p>
132 <p>31</p>
133 <p>17</p>
133 <p>17</p>
134 <p>Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area</p>
134 <p>Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area</p>
135 <p>38</p>
135 <p>38</p>
136 <p>26</p>
136 <p>26</p>
137 <p>22</p>
137 <p>22</p>
138 <p>18</p>
138 <p>18</p>
139 <p>Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area</p>
139 <p>Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area</p>
140 <p>45</p>
140 <p>45</p>
141 <p>28</p>
141 <p>28</p>
142 <p>23</p>
142 <p>23</p>
143 <p>19</p>
143 <p>19</p>
144 <p>Cleveland, OH Metro Area</p>
144 <p>Cleveland, OH Metro Area</p>
145 <p>26</p>
145 <p>26</p>
146 <p>31</p>
146 <p>31</p>
147 <p>25</p>
147 <p>25</p>
148 <p>20</p>
148 <p>20</p>
149 <p>Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area</p>
149 <p>Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area</p>
150 <p>25</p>
150 <p>25</p>
151 <p>46</p>
151 <p>46</p>
152 <p>33</p>
152 <p>33</p>
153 <p>21</p>
153 <p>21</p>
154 <p>Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metro Area</p>
154 <p>Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metro Area</p>
155 <p>27</p>
155 <p>27</p>
156 <p>38</p>
156 <p>38</p>
157 <p>29</p>
157 <p>29</p>
158 <p>22</p>
158 <p>22</p>
159 <p>Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT Metro Area</p>
159 <p>Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT Metro Area</p>
160 <p>17</p>
160 <p>17</p>
161 <p>61</p>
161 <p>61</p>
162 <p>41</p>
162 <p>41</p>
163 <p>23</p>
163 <p>23</p>
164 <p>Wichita, KS Metro Area</p>
164 <p>Wichita, KS Metro Area</p>
165 <p>37</p>
165 <p>37</p>
166 <p>38</p>
166 <p>38</p>
167 <p>30</p>
167 <p>30</p>
168 <p>24</p>
168 <p>24</p>
169 <p>Akron, OH Metro Area</p>
169 <p>Akron, OH Metro Area</p>
170 <p>38</p>
170 <p>38</p>
171 <p>41</p>
171 <p>41</p>
172 <p>32</p>
172 <p>32</p>
173 <p>25</p>
173 <p>25</p>
174 <p>Columbus, OH Metro Area</p>
174 <p>Columbus, OH Metro Area</p>
175 <p>31</p>
175 <p>31</p>
176 <p>46</p>
176 <p>46</p>
177 <p>36</p>
177 <p>36</p>
178 <p>26</p>
178 <p>26</p>
179 <p>Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metro Area</p>
179 <p>Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metro Area</p>
180 <p>20</p>
180 <p>20</p>
181 <p>60</p>
181 <p>60</p>
182 <p>43</p>
182 <p>43</p>
183 <p>27</p>
183 <p>27</p>
184 <p>Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY Metro Area</p>
184 <p>Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY Metro Area</p>
185 <p>31</p>
185 <p>31</p>
186 <p>42</p>
186 <p>42</p>
187 <p>35</p>
187 <p>35</p>
188 <p>28</p>
188 <p>28</p>
189 <p>Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area</p>
189 <p>Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area</p>
190 <p>42</p>
190 <p>42</p>
191 <p>33</p>
191 <p>33</p>
192 <p>31</p>
192 <p>31</p>
193 <p>29</p>
193 <p>29</p>
194 <p>Ogden, UT Metro Area</p>
194 <p>Ogden, UT Metro Area</p>
195 <p>13</p>
195 <p>13</p>
196 <p>70</p>
196 <p>70</p>
197 <p>49</p>
197 <p>49</p>
198 <p>30</p>
198 <p>30</p>
199 <p>Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area</p>
199 <p>Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area</p>
200 <p>45</p>
200 <p>45</p>
201 <p>36</p>
201 <p>36</p>
202 <p>33</p>
202 <p>33</p>
203 <p>31</p>
203 <p>31</p>
204 <p>Rochester, NY Metro Area</p>
204 <p>Rochester, NY Metro Area</p>
205 <p>39</p>
205 <p>39</p>
206 <p>47</p>
206 <p>47</p>
207 <p>39</p>
207 <p>39</p>
208 <p>32</p>
208 <p>32</p>
209 <p>Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro Area</p>
209 <p>Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro Area</p>
210 <p>41</p>
210 <p>41</p>
211 <p>41</p>
211 <p>41</p>
212 <p>37</p>
212 <p>37</p>
213 <p>33</p>
213 <p>33</p>
214 <p>Tulsa, OK Metro Area</p>
214 <p>Tulsa, OK Metro Area</p>
215 <p>50</p>
215 <p>50</p>
216 <p>29</p>
216 <p>29</p>
217 <p>31</p>
217 <p>31</p>
218 <p>34</p>
218 <p>34</p>
219 <p>Boise City, ID Metro Area</p>
219 <p>Boise City, ID Metro Area</p>
220 <p>24</p>
220 <p>24</p>
221 <p>63</p>
221 <p>63</p>
222 <p>49</p>
222 <p>49</p>
223 <p>35</p>
223 <p>35</p>
224 <p>North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metro Area</p>
224 <p>North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metro Area</p>
225 <p>21</p>
225 <p>21</p>
226 <p>61</p>
226 <p>61</p>
227 <p>48</p>
227 <p>48</p>
228 <p>36</p>
228 <p>36</p>
229 <p>Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area</p>
229 <p>Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area</p>
230 <p>45</p>
230 <p>45</p>
231 <p>35</p>
231 <p>35</p>
232 <p>35</p>
232 <p>35</p>
233 <p>37</p>
233 <p>37</p>
234 <p>Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metro Area</p>
234 <p>Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metro Area</p>
235 <p>65</p>
235 <p>65</p>
236 <p>28</p>
236 <p>28</p>
237 <p>32</p>
237 <p>32</p>
238 <p>38</p>
238 <p>38</p>
239 <p>Urban Honolulu, HI Metro Area</p>
239 <p>Urban Honolulu, HI Metro Area</p>
240 <p>11</p>
240 <p>11</p>
241 <p>59</p>
241 <p>59</p>
242 <p>49</p>
242 <p>49</p>
243 <p>39</p>
243 <p>39</p>
244 <p>Knoxville, TN Metro Area</p>
244 <p>Knoxville, TN Metro Area</p>
245 <p>32</p>
245 <p>32</p>
246 <p>51</p>
246 <p>51</p>
247 <p>45</p>
247 <p>45</p>
248 <p>40</p>
248 <p>40</p>
249 <p>Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area</p>
249 <p>Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area</p>
250 <p>50</p>
250 <p>50</p>
251 <p>42</p>
251 <p>42</p>
252 <p>41</p>
252 <p>41</p>
253 <p>41</p>
253 <p>41</p>
254 <p>Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metro Area</p>
254 <p>Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metro Area</p>
255 <p>50</p>
255 <p>50</p>
256 <p>46</p>
256 <p>46</p>
257 <p>43</p>
257 <p>43</p>
258 <p>42</p>
258 <p>42</p>
259 <p>Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metro Area</p>
259 <p>Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metro Area</p>
260 <p>62</p>
260 <p>62</p>
261 <p>34</p>
261 <p>34</p>
262 <p>38</p>
262 <p>38</p>
263 <p>43</p>
263 <p>43</p>
264 <p>Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area</p>
264 <p>Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area</p>
265 <p>49</p>
265 <p>49</p>
266 <p>54</p>
266 <p>54</p>
267 <p>48</p>
267 <p>48</p>
268 <p>44</p>
268 <p>44</p>
269 <p>Toledo, OH Metro Area</p>
269 <p>Toledo, OH Metro Area</p>
270 <p>53</p>
270 <p>53</p>
271 <p>44</p>
271 <p>44</p>
272 <p>44</p>
272 <p>44</p>
273 <p>45</p>
273 <p>45</p>
274 <p>Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metro Area</p>
274 <p>Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metro Area</p>
275 <p>44</p>
275 <p>44</p>
276 <p>47</p>
276 <p>47</p>
277 <p>46</p>
277 <p>46</p>
278 <p>46</p>
278 <p>46</p>
279 <p>Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area</p>
279 <p>Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area</p>
280 <p>68</p>
280 <p>68</p>
281 <p>23</p>
281 <p>23</p>
282 <p>34</p>
282 <p>34</p>
283 <p>47</p>
283 <p>47</p>
284 <p>Worcester, MA Metro Area</p>
284 <p>Worcester, MA Metro Area</p>
285 <p>41</p>
285 <p>41</p>
286 <p>48</p>
286 <p>48</p>
287 <p>48</p>
287 <p>48</p>
288 <p>48</p>
288 <p>48</p>
289 <p>Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metro Area</p>
289 <p>Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metro Area</p>
290 <p>71</p>
290 <p>71</p>
291 <p>28</p>
291 <p>28</p>
292 <p>38</p>
292 <p>38</p>
293 <p>49</p>
293 <p>49</p>
294 <p>San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area</p>
294 <p>San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area</p>
295 <p>58</p>
295 <p>58</p>
296 <p>53</p>
296 <p>53</p>
297 <p>51</p>
297 <p>51</p>
298 <p>50</p>
298 <p>50</p>
299 <p>Richmond, VA Metro Area</p>
299 <p>Richmond, VA Metro Area</p>
300 <p>54</p>
300 <p>54</p>
301 <p>46</p>
301 <p>46</p>
302 <p>48</p>
302 <p>48</p>
303 <p>51</p>
303 <p>51</p>
304 <p>Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area</p>
304 <p>Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area</p>
305 <p>35</p>
305 <p>35</p>
306 <p>64</p>
306 <p>64</p>
307 <p>57</p>
307 <p>57</p>
308 <p>52</p>
308 <p>52</p>
309 <p>San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro Area</p>
309 <p>San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro Area</p>
310 <p>81</p>
310 <p>81</p>
311 <p>22</p>
311 <p>22</p>
312 <p>37</p>
312 <p>37</p>
313 <p>53</p>
313 <p>53</p>
314 <p>Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area</p>
314 <p>Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area</p>
315 <p>53</p>
315 <p>53</p>
316 <p>48</p>
316 <p>48</p>
317 <p>50</p>
317 <p>50</p>
318 <p>54</p>
318 <p>54</p>
319 <p>San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Metro Area</p>
319 <p>San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Metro Area</p>
320 <p>79</p>
320 <p>79</p>
321 <p>22</p>
321 <p>22</p>
322 <p>38</p>
322 <p>38</p>
323 <p>55</p>
323 <p>55</p>
324 <p>Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area</p>
324 <p>Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area</p>
325 <p>50</p>
325 <p>50</p>
326 <p>65</p>
326 <p>65</p>
327 <p>60</p>
327 <p>60</p>
328 <p>56</p>
328 <p>56</p>
329 <p>Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metro Area</p>
329 <p>Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metro Area</p>
330 <p>68</p>
330 <p>68</p>
331 <p>33</p>
331 <p>33</p>
332 <p>45</p>
332 <p>45</p>
333 <p>57</p>
333 <p>57</p>
334 <p>Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metro Area</p>
334 <p>Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metro Area</p>
335 <p>59</p>
335 <p>59</p>
336 <p>37</p>
336 <p>37</p>
337 <p>47</p>
337 <p>47</p>
338 <p>58</p>
338 <p>58</p>
339 <p>Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metro Area</p>
339 <p>Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metro Area</p>
340 <p>29</p>
340 <p>29</p>
341 <p>73</p>
341 <p>73</p>
342 <p>66</p>
342 <p>66</p>
343 <p>59</p>
343 <p>59</p>
344 <p>Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metro Area</p>
344 <p>Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metro Area</p>
345 <p>52</p>
345 <p>52</p>
346 <p>48</p>
346 <p>48</p>
347 <p>53</p>
347 <p>53</p>
348 <p>60</p>
348 <p>60</p>
349 <p>Birmingham, AL Metro Area</p>
349 <p>Birmingham, AL Metro Area</p>
350 <p>55</p>
350 <p>55</p>
351 <p>44</p>
351 <p>44</p>
352 <p>52</p>
352 <p>52</p>
353 <p>61</p>
353 <p>61</p>
354 <p>Albuquerque, NM Metro Area</p>
354 <p>Albuquerque, NM Metro Area</p>
355 <p>41</p>
355 <p>41</p>
356 <p>61</p>
356 <p>61</p>
357 <p>61</p>
357 <p>61</p>
358 <p>62</p>
358 <p>62</p>
359 <p>Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metro Area</p>
359 <p>Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metro Area</p>
360 <p>51</p>
360 <p>51</p>
361 <p>58</p>
361 <p>58</p>
362 <p>60</p>
362 <p>60</p>
363 <p>63</p>
363 <p>63</p>
364 <p>Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area</p>
364 <p>Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area</p>
365 <p>43</p>
365 <p>43</p>
366 <p>70</p>
366 <p>70</p>
367 <p>66</p>
367 <p>66</p>
368 <p>64</p>
368 <p>64</p>
369 <p>Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area</p>
369 <p>Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area</p>
370 <p>57</p>
370 <p>57</p>
371 <p>46</p>
371 <p>46</p>
372 <p>55</p>
372 <p>55</p>
373 <p>65</p>
373 <p>65</p>
374 <p>Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metro Area</p>
374 <p>Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metro Area</p>
375 <p>55</p>
375 <p>55</p>
376 <p>58</p>
376 <p>58</p>
377 <p>61</p>
377 <p>61</p>
378 <p>66</p>
378 <p>66</p>
379 <p>Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area</p>
379 <p>Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area</p>
380 <p>64</p>
380 <p>64</p>
381 <p>61</p>
381 <p>61</p>
382 <p>63</p>
382 <p>63</p>
383 <p>67</p>
383 <p>67</p>
384 <p>New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metro Area</p>
384 <p>New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metro Area</p>
385 <p>88</p>
385 <p>88</p>
386 <p>32</p>
386 <p>32</p>
387 <p>50</p>
387 <p>50</p>
388 <p>68</p>
388 <p>68</p>
389 <p>Jacksonville, FL Metro Area</p>
389 <p>Jacksonville, FL Metro Area</p>
390 <p>39</p>
390 <p>39</p>
391 <p>69</p>
391 <p>69</p>
392 <p>69</p>
392 <p>69</p>
393 <p>69</p>
393 <p>69</p>
394 <p>Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area</p>
394 <p>Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area</p>
395 <p>82</p>
395 <p>82</p>
396 <p>50</p>
396 <p>50</p>
397 <p>60</p>
397 <p>60</p>
398 <p>70</p>
398 <p>70</p>
399 <p>Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metro Area</p>
399 <p>Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metro Area</p>
400 <p>54</p>
400 <p>54</p>
401 <p>56</p>
401 <p>56</p>
402 <p>63</p>
402 <p>63</p>
403 <p>71</p>
403 <p>71</p>
404 <p>Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area</p>
404 <p>Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area</p>
405 <p>64</p>
405 <p>64</p>
406 <p>55</p>
406 <p>55</p>
407 <p>63</p>
407 <p>63</p>
408 <p>72</p>
408 <p>72</p>
409 <p>Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area</p>
409 <p>Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area</p>
410 <p>40</p>
410 <p>40</p>
411 <p>71</p>
411 <p>71</p>
412 <p>71</p>
412 <p>71</p>
413 <p>73</p>
413 <p>73</p>
414 <p>Tucson, AZ Metro Area</p>
414 <p>Tucson, AZ Metro Area</p>
415 <p>54</p>
415 <p>54</p>
416 <p>70</p>
416 <p>70</p>
417 <p>71</p>
417 <p>71</p>
418 <p>74</p>
418 <p>74</p>
419 <p>Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metro Area</p>
419 <p>Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metro Area</p>
420 <p>77</p>
420 <p>77</p>
421 <p>53</p>
421 <p>53</p>
422 <p>64</p>
422 <p>64</p>
423 <p>75</p>
423 <p>75</p>
424 <p>New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area</p>
424 <p>New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area</p>
425 <p>69</p>
425 <p>69</p>
426 <p>58</p>
426 <p>58</p>
427 <p>67</p>
427 <p>67</p>
428 <p>76</p>
428 <p>76</p>
429 <p>Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area</p>
429 <p>Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area</p>
430 <p>60</p>
430 <p>60</p>
431 <p>54</p>
431 <p>54</p>
432 <p>65</p>
432 <p>65</p>
433 <p>77</p>
433 <p>77</p>
434 <p>Syracuse, NY Metro Area</p>
434 <p>Syracuse, NY Metro Area</p>
435 <p>93</p>
435 <p>93</p>
436 <p>46</p>
436 <p>46</p>
437 <p>61</p>
437 <p>61</p>
438 <p>78</p>
438 <p>78</p>
439 <p>Greensboro-High Point, NC Metro Area</p>
439 <p>Greensboro-High Point, NC Metro Area</p>
440 <p>62</p>
440 <p>62</p>
441 <p>72</p>
441 <p>72</p>
442 <p>75</p>
442 <p>75</p>
443 <p>79</p>
443 <p>79</p>
444 <p>Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area</p>
444 <p>Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area</p>
445 <p>47</p>
445 <p>47</p>
446 <p>78</p>
446 <p>78</p>
447 <p>78</p>
447 <p>78</p>
448 <p>80</p>
448 <p>80</p>
449 <p>Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metro Area</p>
449 <p>Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metro Area</p>
450 <p>75</p>
450 <p>75</p>
451 <p>55</p>
451 <p>55</p>
452 <p>68</p>
452 <p>68</p>
453 <p>81</p>
453 <p>81</p>
454 <p>Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area</p>
454 <p>Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area</p>
455 <p>84</p>
455 <p>84</p>
456 <p>48</p>
456 <p>48</p>
457 <p>64</p>
457 <p>64</p>
458 <p>82</p>
458 <p>82</p>
459 <p>Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY Metro Area</p>
459 <p>Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY Metro Area</p>
460 <p>81</p>
460 <p>81</p>
461 <p>63</p>
461 <p>63</p>
462 <p>72</p>
462 <p>72</p>
463 <p>83</p>
463 <p>83</p>
464 <p>Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metro Area</p>
464 <p>Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metro Area</p>
465 <p>62</p>
465 <p>62</p>
466 <p>69</p>
466 <p>69</p>
467 <p>76</p>
467 <p>76</p>
468 <p>84</p>
468 <p>84</p>
469 <p>Jackson, MS Metro Area</p>
469 <p>Jackson, MS Metro Area</p>
470 <p>77</p>
470 <p>77</p>
471 <p>62</p>
471 <p>62</p>
472 <p>73</p>
472 <p>73</p>
473 <p>85</p>
473 <p>85</p>
474 <p>Columbia, SC Metro Area</p>
474 <p>Columbia, SC Metro Area</p>
475 <p>67</p>
475 <p>67</p>
476 <p>77</p>
476 <p>77</p>
477 <p>81</p>
477 <p>81</p>
478 <p>86</p>
478 <p>86</p>
479 <p>San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area</p>
479 <p>San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area</p>
480 <p>70</p>
480 <p>70</p>
481 <p>74</p>
481 <p>74</p>
482 <p>80</p>
482 <p>80</p>
483 <p>87</p>
483 <p>87</p>
484 <p>Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area</p>
484 <p>Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metro Area</p>
485 <p>74</p>
485 <p>74</p>
486 <p>79</p>
486 <p>79</p>
487 <p>83</p>
487 <p>83</p>
488 <p>88</p>
488 <p>88</p>
489 <p>Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metro Area</p>
489 <p>Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metro Area</p>
490 <p>79</p>
490 <p>79</p>
491 <p>54</p>
491 <p>54</p>
492 <p>71</p>
492 <p>71</p>
493 <p>89</p>
493 <p>89</p>
494 <p>Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metro Area</p>
494 <p>Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metro Area</p>
495 <p>90</p>
495 <p>90</p>
496 <p>57</p>
496 <p>57</p>
497 <p>73</p>
497 <p>73</p>
498 <p>90</p>
498 <p>90</p>
499 <p>Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area</p>
499 <p>Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area</p>
500 <p>64</p>
500 <p>64</p>
501 <p>82</p>
501 <p>82</p>
502 <p>86</p>
502 <p>86</p>
503 <p>91</p>
503 <p>91</p>
504 <p>Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area</p>
504 <p>Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metro Area</p>
505 <p>74</p>
505 <p>74</p>
506 <p>92</p>
506 <p>92</p>
507 <p>92</p>
507 <p>92</p>
508 <p>92</p>
508 <p>92</p>
509 <p>El Paso, TX Metro Area</p>
509 <p>El Paso, TX Metro Area</p>
510 <p>78</p>
510 <p>78</p>
511 <p>83</p>
511 <p>83</p>
512 <p>88</p>
512 <p>88</p>
513 <p>93</p>
513 <p>93</p>
514 <p>McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metro Area</p>
514 <p>McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metro Area</p>
515 <p>96</p>
515 <p>96</p>
516 <p>67</p>
516 <p>67</p>
517 <p>80</p>
517 <p>80</p>
518 <p>94</p>
518 <p>94</p>
519 <p>Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro Area</p>
519 <p>Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro Area</p>
520 <p>86</p>
520 <p>86</p>
521 <p>72</p>
521 <p>72</p>
522 <p>83</p>
522 <p>83</p>
523 <p>95</p>
523 <p>95</p>
524 <p>Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL Metro Area</p>
524 <p>Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL Metro Area</p>
525 <p>73</p>
525 <p>73</p>
526 <p>90</p>
526 <p>90</p>
527 <p>93</p>
527 <p>93</p>
528 <p>96</p>
528 <p>96</p>
529 <p>Stockton-Lodi, CA Metro Area</p>
529 <p>Stockton-Lodi, CA Metro Area</p>
530 <p>99</p>
530 <p>99</p>
531 <p>76</p>
531 <p>76</p>
532 <p>86</p>
532 <p>86</p>
533 <p>97</p>
533 <p>97</p>
534 <p>Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area</p>
534 <p>Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area</p>
535 <p>91</p>
535 <p>91</p>
536 <p>95</p>
536 <p>95</p>
537 <p>96</p>
537 <p>96</p>
538 <p>98</p>
538 <p>98</p>
539 <p>Fresno, CA Metro Area</p>
539 <p>Fresno, CA Metro Area</p>
540 <p>98</p>
540 <p>98</p>
541 <p>91</p>
541 <p>91</p>
542 <p>94</p>
542 <p>94</p>
543 <p>99</p>
543 <p>99</p>
544 <p>Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro Area</p>
544 <p>Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro Area</p>
545 <p>86</p>
545 <p>86</p>
546 <p>89</p>
546 <p>89</p>
547 <p>94</p>
547 <p>94</p>
548 <p>100</p>
548 <p>100</p>
549 <p>Bakersfield-Delano, CA Metro Area</p>
549 <p>Bakersfield-Delano, CA Metro Area</p>
550 <p>100</p>
550 <p>100</p>
551 <p>92</p>
551 <p>92</p>
552 <p>96</p>
552 <p>96</p>
553 <p><i>For more information on Check’s research or to request graphics or commentary about this study, please contact</i><i></i><a>press@checkr.com</a><i>. </i></p>
553 <p><i>For more information on Check’s research or to request graphics or commentary about this study, please contact</i><i></i><a>press@checkr.com</a><i>. </i></p>
554 <p>To rank America’s best cities for Gen Z workers in 2025, Checkr analyzed seven key factors from the US Census Bureau &amp; Bureau of Economic Analysis. The factors include Gen Z unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, income-to-rent ratio, percentage of renters paying &lt;30% of income in rent, real personal income, Gen Z portion of the population, and Gen Z members per entertainment establishment. Each factor was weighted appropriately by Checkr and scaled, resulting in the final rankings of the best cities in the country for Gen Z workers.</p>
554 <p>To rank America’s best cities for Gen Z workers in 2025, Checkr analyzed seven key factors from the US Census Bureau &amp; Bureau of Economic Analysis. The factors include Gen Z unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, income-to-rent ratio, percentage of renters paying &lt;30% of income in rent, real personal income, Gen Z portion of the population, and Gen Z members per entertainment establishment. Each factor was weighted appropriately by Checkr and scaled, resulting in the final rankings of the best cities in the country for Gen Z workers.</p>
555 <h4>About the author</h4>
555 <h4>About the author</h4>
556 <p>As the Senior Content Marketing Manager at Checkr, Kate is passionate about developing resources that educate employers and job candidates about background checks, hiring insights, and the opportunity to build a better future through fair chance hiring.</p>
556 <p>As the Senior Content Marketing Manager at Checkr, Kate is passionate about developing resources that educate employers and job candidates about background checks, hiring insights, and the opportunity to build a better future through fair chance hiring.</p>