Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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  • Share of Millennial mortgage holders: 47%

Louisiana's affordable housing market is drawing Millennial buyers. The state made the top 10 list four times, but its capital city is a top attraction because it's a college town with strong job growth, Smoke said.

"It's a classic case of an educated strong base that's doing well in many areas that are producing higher income jobs for young people."

WATCH: Money guide for Millennials

First published October 9, 2015: 11:18 AM ET
To determine the markets where Millennials made up the highest share of purchase mortgages from January to June Realtor.com analyzed data provided by online mortgage platform Optimal Blue.

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