Single Gen Z Women Surpass Men in Homeownership Amid Decline in First-Time Buyers
Single Gen Z women are purchasing homes at a higher rate than their male counterparts, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The survey, which covered homebuyers from July 2024 to June 2025, found that 35% of Gen Z homebuyers were single women, compared to 18% who were single men. This trend is part of a broader pattern where single women across generations are increasingly becoming homeowners. Despite Gen Z making up only 4% of all homebuyers during the survey period, their inclination towards homeownership is notable. Factors contributing to this trend include higher college attendance rates among women, leading to potentially higher incomes, and a strong desire for independence. Historically, women faced legal barriers to obtaining mortgages independently until the 1970s, but they have since embraced homeownership as a means of securing their independence. 
