Gen Z Single Women Account for Higher Homebuying Rates

Single women from Generation Z are purchasing homes at nearly twice the rate of single men in their age group, according to a new national survey. The data reveals a pronounced gender gap in homeownership among young adults, even as the overall share of first-time buyers hits a historic low.

A survey by the National Association of Realtors found that among Gen Z homebuyers who purchased a home between July 2024 and June 2025, single women accounted for 35 percent, while single men represented 18 percent. This trend is not new but is particularly strong within the youngest generation of adults, defined in the survey as those aged 18 to 26. No other generation currently has a larger share of single women buyers.

The broader data shows single women across all age groups made up a quarter of all homebuyers during the survey period, compared to 11 percent for single men. This disparity has been a consistent pattern for decades, with the share for single women peaking at 22 percent in 2006 and for single men at 12 percent in 2010.

Experts point to several factors behind the trend. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, noted that women now...