For decades, the American Dream was anchored in the suburbs. White picket fences, two-car garages, and tree-lined cul-de-sacs symbolized stability and success. Generations before chased this ideal with unwavering enthusiasm, eager to settle down, raise families, and commute into the city when necessary.
But as the baton passes to millennials, that vision has started to blur—and, in many cases, vanish altogether. Across the country, more and more millennials are saying no to suburbia, and the reasons go far beyond just rising home prices.
