Millennials are the most mobile generation in the U.S., and plenty of analysis has been devoted to figuring out their best and worst relocation options. But while they do a lot of moving, the reasons why may be more complicated than a ranked list can capture, according to new data from Livability, a website that tracks public opinion about cities and suburban areas. The survey, conducted by market-research firm Ipsos Public Affairs for Livability, asked more than 2,000 adults which characteristics of a place factored into their job decisions.
Only 21 percent of millennials, those age 18 to 34, said they would first pick a place to live, and then find a job. The same share of young people said they’d choose a job and move wherever necessary to get paid.