Baby Boomers are increasingly trading suburban lawns and driveways for city skylines and sidewalks.
But a growing segment of Boomers is instead drawn to the energy and convenience of city life.
Empty nesters cite walkability, cultural amenities, and freedom from home maintenance as prime motivators.
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Like many peers, the Levines downsized (from a 3,500 sq.
ft. house to a 1,400 sq.
Developers of city condos and apartments increasingly court downsizing seniors.
Economic Impact
Economic ripples follow these transplants.
City officials welcome the boost:When the Boomers decide they want something… they can make it happen.
Florida and the Southwest
According to a 2024 SmartAsset study of Census data,Floridadominates Boomer relocations.
Many city leaders celebrate the trend as a triumph of downtown revitalization and diversity.
