As Lydia Mansel notes in her recent report for Travel + Leisure magazine, there are many reasons that individuals and families relocate, and some of them depend on one's current stage of life. Young people, for example, often focus on career opportunities and affordability. Mansel focuses on determining the top eight young person-friendly spots in the U.S., and in doing so she finds that Columbus ranks sixth, behind Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Denver and Pittsburgh, and just ahead of Austin and Boston. Her summary of Columbus states, "Atlanta isn’t the only Georgia city that young people should consider making their home base. 'Columbus is often overlooked, but that’s part of its appeal. It’s a military-connected city with a steady employment base, which creates economic stability and diversity,' explains [Danielle] Andrews, [a realtor with Realty One Group Next Generation]. 'The presence of military, healthcare, education, and logistics jobs brings people from all over the country, giving the city a surprisingly young and dynamic population.' Based on estimates from Zillow, the average home value in Columbus is around $166,000, more than $200,000 less than the average in Atlanta. 'For many young adults, Columbus stands out because they can afford to live well and still have a social life, without the pressure and competition of more saturated markets. It’s a place where you can quietly build momentum, which is exactly what makes it a hidden gem,' she adds."
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