There’s been a narrative that being a first-time homeowner now means buying later in life — even into your 40s. But new data suggests that story might be exaggerated. While traditional surveys showed a median age of 40 for first-time buyers, newer research points to a median around 35 — much closer to historical norms. That means age trends are more nuanced than headlines suggest.
💬 Quick takeaway: The housing shortage — not a dramatic aging of buyers — remains the real challenge for would-be homeowners.
