Forget New York - millennials are flocking to 10 US cities to get a job, buy a home, and start a life

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10. Cincinnati, Ohio

10. Cincinnati, Ohio

Job growth (year-over-year): 2.3%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 22.3%

Share of population under 35: 20.3%

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9. Madison, Wisconsin

9. Madison, Wisconsin

Job growth (year-over-year): 1.6%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 26.8%

Share of population under 35: 27.2%

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8. Columbus, Ohio

8. Columbus, Ohio

Job growth (year-over-year): 2.4%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 24%

Share of population under 35: 22.5%

7. Austin, Texas

7. Austin, Texas

Job growth (year-over-year): 2.3%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 47.5%

Share of population under 35: 26.3%

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6. Fort Worth, Texas

6. Fort Worth, Texas

Job growth (year-over-year): 2.6%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 30%

Share of population under 35: 21.3%

5. San Antonio, Texas

5. San Antonio, Texas

Job growth (year-over-year): 2.2%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 28.3%

Share of population under 35: 19.7%

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4. El Paso, Texas

4. El Paso, Texas

Job growth (year-over-year): 2.7%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 32.6%

Share of population under 35: 21.7%

3. Raleigh, North Carolina

3. Raleigh, North Carolina

Job growth (year-over-year): 2.9%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 26.9%

Share of population under 35: 20.1%

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2. Nashville, Tennessee

2. Nashville, Tennessee

Job growth (year-over-year): 3.1%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 31.1%

Share of population under 35: 22.9%

1. Grand Rapids, Michigan

1. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job growth (year-over-year): 2.5%

Share of income needed to buy a home: 26.7%

Share of population under 35: 22%

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