Florida also ranked first 10th for future economic outlook. The rankings were fueled by strong domestic migration, job growth and gains in economic output, while the state’s tax and regulatory environment also helped boost its standing.

While most homeowners with low mortgage rates say they plan to stay put, surveys suggest lifestyle shifts and affordability concerns may eventually drive more listings.

As more Gen Z workers choose trades and apprenticeships over four-year degrees, Florida’s entry-level housing market could see a new wave of buyers with less student debt, earlier earning power and different homebuying priorities.

The generation coming up make look different on paper than their predecessors,