Vancouver is one of the best cities in the world for Gen Z
Vancouver is one of the best cities in the world for Gen Z, according to a ranking published last month.
Fact Magazine published a list of the top 10 cities for Gen Z around the world, with Vancouver taking fifth place.
The magazine assessed 75 cities from around the world, looking at how suitable they would be for the Gen Z generation, which is generally defined as anyone born between 1997 and 2012.
Fact Magazine looked at 10 factors, including rent affordability, nightlife, social infrastructure, diversity, youth population, social media connectivity, and digital culture. It then gave each city a weighted score between zero and 100, based on how they performed in those categories.
“A Gen Z-friendly city combines affordable rent, strong digital connectivity, cultural diversity, and an active social scene,” the magazine wrote.
Vancouver earned a score of 58.5, which Fact Magazine said is due to its climate suitability and openness to LGBTQ+.
In first place was Dubai (which scored high for “foreigner diversity” and “social media exposure”), followed by Abu Dhabi, Seoul, and Auckland.
“The results indicate there is no single formula for a Gen Z-friendly city. Dubai takes first place through its exceptional diversity and digital presence, while Seoul stands out for rent and night-out affordability. Auckland and Vancouver rank high in terms of climate suitability and LGBTQ+ acceptance,” reads the post from Fact Magazine.
Earlier this year, Vancouver received accolades from Remitly when it was listed among the best cities in the world for Gen Z to move to in 2026. It was also the only Canadian city to make TimeOut’s list of the 50 best cities in the world, referencing Vancouver’s abundant access to nature.
However, the city is notoriously unaffordable, with some of the most expensive rent in Canada, and another recent study found that its median household income pales in comparison to other B.C. cities.
Are you a Gen Z living in Vancouver? Would you recommend living here to other people in your generation? Let us know why or why not in the comments.