First-time home buyers in the US are getting older as young Americans struggle to get into the market

Young Americans face big hurdles in today’s market — but it's not impossible.
Seeking Alpha

Average Age Of First-Time Home Buyers And How It Changed Over The Past 25 Years

In 2024, the average age of first-time buyers rose to 36.3 years, from 35.7 years in 2023, but was below 2021 and 2022. In 2020 and 2021, the share of FTB home purchases dropped because homebuying ...

The average first-time homebuyer is now 40, the oldest on record, yet buying this late can leave you $150K behind in equity. Is it still worth it?

House wealth and equity play a role, too.
WSAZ

First-time home buyers now older than ever, data shows

(InvestigateTV) — With high interest rates and limited inventory in many parts of the country, first-time home buyers are having a tough time achieving a piece of the American dream. Sam Huisache, a ...
HousingWire

Creative strategies help first-time buyers enter 2026 housing market

Builders and lenders are increasing incentives like grants, price reductions, and mortgage rate buy-downs for first-time buyers in 2026. NAR sees these trends as key to improved affordability. AI ...
WLRN

As home prices climb, first-time buyers turn to friends to afford homeownership

Shared homeownership isn’t new, but who’s doing it, is. As prices surge, more first-time buyers are turning to friends to afford a home.