Homebuyers get older
As affordability wanes for younger Americans, the median age of first-time buyers climbed to 40 years old in the 2024-25 buying season, and 62 for repeat buyers. In 1991, the typical first-time homebuyer was 28.
As affordability wanes for younger Americans, the median age of first-time buyers climbed to 40 years old in the 2024-25 buying season, and 62 for repeat buyers. In 1991, the typical first-time homebuyer was 28.
