Are the decisions recent college graduates make about where they choose to live and work predictors of the future strength of individual office markets?

A new analysis of talent hubs in 2024 by JLL suggests there's at least a strong link.

"Understanding trends in graduate locations helps illuminate the future of the office market," it stated. "Most new graduates will never relocate to a different metro area after establishing their career. These decisions, in many cases, reflect a multi-decade commitment to reside in that market, and gradually influence the quantity and quality of office that makes up a particular market."

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