There are 10 cities that are hot among tourists and young people. Amongst many other reasons, these people intend to buy their own homes without draining their savings accounts.
Yuqing Pan, a real estate reporter, wrote that Salt Lake City, Utah, is both trendy and affordable. It has a median house price of $355,000 adorned with several attractions like the Rocky Mountains and the Sundance Film Festival, Builder Online reported. In Salt Lake City, an educated workforce, cheap real estate, and a great transit system have made it possible for big tech companies such as Electronic Arts and Adobe to move into the mainstream.
Other cities on the list include:
Richmond, VA
A city with a rich classic history that once had a high crime rate, Richmond has now transformed into a creative center for artists, bloggers, crafters, punk garage bands, and writers.
Asheville, NC
Called the new freak capital, Asheville is also home to bluegrass fiddlers, naturalists, folk artists, pedigreed chefs, and crafters.
Pittsburgh, PA
Trendy neighborhoods such as Mt. Washington, Shadyside and Lawrenceville offer a wide variety of modern mixology bars for brave drinkers. And Pittsburgh ranked No. 10 on Zagat's list of the top U.S. food cities, Realtor reported.
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis is known as the third most bike-friendly city in the U.S. The city embraces cycling culture with dedicated racks, paved trails and bike lanes.
Ann Arbor, MI
It is home to the University of Michigan of which it owes much of its coolness from. It boasts a famously carefree crowd with culture that has evolved to keep them amused.
Cincinnati, OH
The city's German heritage is can be seen through its love of beer. You can find breweries that make coffee--infused sour ales, beers, and stout aged in barrels.
St. Louis, MO
When it comes to food, nobody can beat St. Louis. With various food trucks driving through town, you can find not only barbecue, but also tacos, burgers, and crab ceviche.
New Orleans, LA
It appeals to the new generation because it has a laid-back lifestyle, and one of a kind charm. It is a city filled with musicians, artists, and fortune tellers.
Charleston, SC
With the rise of the farm-to-table trend, local chefs are reinterpreting cuisines, yielding heritage pork, noodle bowls with kimchee, and cauliflower pita.
