Gen Z is looking beyond more crowded states for places where there's elbow room and affordability. Older generations aren't selling homes, making it hard for Gen Z to get into more popular markets. Emilia Mann, a senior analyst at StorageCafe, said that Gen Z doesn't have the same location preferences as older generations. "Gen Zers are increasingly drawn to simpler living in their housing choices," Mann told Insider via email. "We see the Gen Zers be more movement oriented, especially in long distances," Ressler said.

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