In just 15 years, the average U.S. homebuyer went from 39 to 59 years old: Top analyst reveals how the housing market has warped in one generation
- Posted on November 13, 2025
- By Fortune
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In just 15 years, the average U.S. homebuyer went from 39 to 59 years old: Top analyst reveals how the housing market has warped in one generation

The first-time homebuyer just hit 40 years old for the first time ever, but the average homebuyer is nearly a senior citizen.