In addition to the reasons mentioned, all of which likely are contributing factors, there's also the aging and experience factor. Millennials and older Zoomers

In addition to the reasons mentioned, all of which likely are contributing factors, there's also the aging and experience factor. Millennials and older Zoomers who were told growing up that living in the downtown of a major metropolitan city was the end-all, be-all of sophisticated living have discovered that other living situations and lifestyles are both enjoyable and affordable. They might not be moving to Elk Jaw, Montana and Corntropolis, Kansas but instead to second and third tier cities like Des Moines, Huntsville, and Medford.