Lexington is the third-worst city in the country for Gen Zers – people 27 and under – looking to buy a home. That’s according to a study by the online publication Point 2 Homes. Dave Blackwell, who teaches a real estate finance course at UK’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, said the study’s findings didn’t surprise him – for two major reasons.
“One is that Gen Z, in general, in Kentucky, their salaries tend to be lower than the national averages, for sure. Gen Z salaries in Kentucky average around $30,000.”
