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11 Best Places to Live in the U.S. For Young Adults

Travel + Leisure
Dobrina Zhekova
January 29, 2025

10. Nashville, Tennessee

Music City may be your go-to place for a girls getaway or for a weekend of brewery and distillery hopping, but Nashville also has a lot to offer those looking to make it their permanent home. The city was named the third-best destination for young professionals, with over a fifth of the city's population now aged between 20 and 34. Its growing job market, top-notch entertainment scene, and endless list of things to do in Nashville make for a natural draw with young adults.

"Young adult buyers in Nashville are gravitating toward vibrant neighborhoods like East Nashville, Germantown, The Nations, and Wedgewood Houston. These areas offer a mix of historic charm, trendy local businesses, and proximity to nightlife and dining," Chris Fumia, a sales agent at Crye-Leike Real Estate Services/Luxury Portfolio International, said.

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