Millennials Buying in Fresno | Fresno News

Millennials are finally buying homes—and Fresno is leading the charge. A new RentCafe study reveals 5.3 million millennials became homeowners between 2018 and 2023, pushing total millennial-owned households to 12.4 million—a 74% surge. Fresno topped the charts with a staggering 104% growth, ranking among the nation’s top 12 metros. Stockton and Oxnard followed closely, placing fourth and fifth. Affordable prices, rising incomes, and pandemic-driven lifestyle shifts fueled this trend, as younger buyers flock to mid-sized cities over coastal hotspots. Once a rental-heavy generation, millennials are increasingly choosing ownership—especially in accessible markets like Fresno—reshaping the American housing landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3d5403e8a830f39