{"id":3342,"date":"2025-06-25T14:23:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/?p=3342"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:23:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:23:25","slug":"average-age-of-first-time-homebuyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/average-age-of-first-time-homebuyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey: Nearly 45% of First-Time Homebuyers Are 35+ \u2014 What the New Average Age Means"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For nearly 30 years, first-time homebuyers averaged 30\u201332 years old, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/trends\/homeownership-rate-first-time-buyer-age\/\">Realtor.com<\/a>, but since 2020, the average age has risen to 38. The rise likely reflects the 2021\u20132022 buying surge, followed by slower construction, fewer available homes, and tighter finances amid ongoing economic uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These shifts reveal deeper affordability challenges, delaying homeownership milestones and prompting new behaviors, like co-buying and planning shared living arrangements, to cope with the rising <a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/cost-of-owning-a-home\/\">cost of owning a home<\/a>. We surveyed <strong>1,012<\/strong> Americans to understand how these changes impact first-time homebuyers today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"article-takeaways\">\n  <h5 class=\"article-takeaways-title\">Article takeaways<\/h5>\n  <ul class=\"\">\n    <li>The average age of first-time homebuyers has risen to <b>38<\/b>, up from 30\u201332.<\/li><li><b>41%<\/b> of first-time homebuyers purchase their home between the ages of 25 and 34.<\/li><li>Only <b>23%<\/b> of first-time buyers <b>plan to live alone<\/b>, while <b>53%<\/b> expect to <b>share their home with a partner, family, or roommates.<\/b><\/li><li>About <b>24%<\/b> expect it to take <b>longer than 30 years<\/b> to pay off their mortgage.<\/li><li>Despite long mortgage terms, <b>77% feel financially prepared<\/b> to become homeowners.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"of-americans-have-bought-a-house-by-35\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-55-of-americans-have-bought-a-house-by-35\">55% of Americans Have Bought a House by 35<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While national averages suggest the age of first-time buyers is rising, our survey suggests some are still managing to buy younger, with <strong>41% buying by 34, <\/strong>and another<strong> 27% by 44<\/strong>. Here\u2019s a closer look at how homebuying habits differ among first-time Gen Z and baby boomer homeowners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f0f5fa;\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding: 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\"><strong>Age Group<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding: 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\"><strong>Gen Z<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding: 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\"><strong>Baby Boomers+<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding: 12px 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\"><strong>18\u201324<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left;\">28%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left;\">18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding: 12px 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\"><strong>25\u201334<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left;\">52%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left;\">46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The national average age has increased from around 35 in 2020 to 38 years old in 2025, compared to just 29 in 1981, according to data from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/homeownership\/home-ownership-statistics\/\">Bankrate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urban.org\/urban-wire\/real-homeownership-gap-between-todays-young-adults-and-past-generations-much-larger-you\">the Urban Institute<\/a>. This shift reflects bigger challenges for today\u2019s buyers, including higher prices and tighter credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, people are finding creative ways to get into the market earlier than the average by pooling resources, receiving family help, or making compromises on location or <a href=\"https:\/\/sparefoot.com\/blog\/average-square-footage-of-a-house\">home size<\/a>. While it\u2019s a tougher path than for past generations, the dream of homeownership remains a priority and reality for many, thanks to creative approaches and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1502\" height=\"2434\" src=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/age-of-homeowners.png\" alt=\"bar graph where each house represents an age range for first-time homebuyers. The biggest house is ages 25 to 34.\" class=\"wp-image-3347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/age-of-homeowners.png 1502w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/age-of-homeowners-216x350.png 216w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/age-of-homeowners-632x1024.png 632w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/age-of-homeowners-768x1245.png 768w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/age-of-homeowners-948x1536.png 948w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/age-of-homeowners-1264x2048.png 1264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1502px) 100vw, 1502px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"many-first-time-buyers-are-teaming-up-to-buy-homes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Many First-Time Buyers Are Teaming Up To Buy Homes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the spirit of creativity, many first-time buyers are reshaping modern homeownership through collaborative approaches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>53%<\/strong> expect to <a href=\"https:\/\/sparefoot.com\/blog\/when-to-move-in-together\">live with a partner<\/a>, nearly <strong>23%<\/strong> plan to share their home with roommates or extended family, signaling a shift in what \u201cowning your own place\u201d looks like today. For many, that means learning <a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/the-no-stress-guide-to-moving-in-with-someone-new\/\">how to move in with someone new<\/a> and navigating the challenges of shared living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some are co-buying with friends or relatives, while others plan to rent out part of their home to help offset costs. These strategies reflect a growing trend toward creative, flexible ownership models that make homeownership more attainable in a difficult market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many buyers are also choosing to live with family longer (<strong>23%<\/strong>) or share housing with others (<strong>15%<\/strong>) before buying to cut expenses and save for a down payment. This intentional approach highlights how today\u2019s buyers are navigating affordability challenges that previous generations faced less often, using creative strategies to make homeownership possible despite rising costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1502\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/first-time-homeowner-living-arrangements.png\" alt=\"Pie graph of people\u2019s expected living arrangements of first-time homeowners. 52% expect to live with a partner or spouse.\" class=\"wp-image-3349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/first-time-homeowner-living-arrangements.png 1502w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/first-time-homeowner-living-arrangements-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/first-time-homeowner-living-arrangements-1024x717.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/first-time-homeowner-living-arrangements-768x537.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1502px) 100vw, 1502px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"of-homebuyers-brace-for-mortgages-that-span-half-their-adult-lives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">58% of Homebuyers Brace for Mortgages That Span Half Their Adult Lives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The camaraderie involved in co-buying helps many first-time homeowners overcome upfront challenges and also leaves buyers feeling more prepared to take on the long-term financial commitment that comes with owning a home. Yet, many still struggle to navigate the complexities of mortgages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many homebuyers find understanding loan options and interest rates stressful, with about <strong>26%<\/strong> saying it\u2019s the toughest part of the process. When it comes to paying off their mortgage, many expect lengthy timelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Nearly <strong>35%<\/strong> expect it will take 21 to 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About <strong>23%<\/strong> believe it could take more than 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Around <strong>2%<\/strong> don\u2019t think they\u2019ll ever be able to pay it off<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1502\" height=\"1417\" src=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mortgage-payoff-expectations.png\" alt=\"A long horizontal line segmented by the time periods. The longest period is 21 to 30 years.\" class=\"wp-image-3350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mortgage-payoff-expectations.png 1502w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mortgage-payoff-expectations-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mortgage-payoff-expectations-1024x966.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mortgage-payoff-expectations-768x725.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1502px) 100vw, 1502px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Despite these long horizons, a majority (77%) feel financially prepared to take on the challenge and are committed to making homeownership a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Historically, 30-year mortgages have been the standard in the U.S., with interest rates varying widely, from highs over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/lowest-mortgage-rate-ever-8667457\">18%<\/a> in the 1980s to lower rates in recent years. However, rising home prices and inflation have made monthly payments more challenging, often leading to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/shrinkflation-housing\/\">housing shrinkflation<\/a>,\u201d where buyers get less home for their money as costs increase but budgets remain tight.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This has prompted many buyers to consider longer loan terms or alternative financing options, extending mortgage durations beyond the traditional 30-year mark. Still, first-time homebuyers\u2019 confidence remains strong, reflecting a belief that homeownership is achievable, even if it takes longer to pay off.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"manage-costs-with-smart-storage-solutions-for-your-first-home\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manage-costs-with-smart-storage-solutions-for-your-first-home\">Manage Costs With Smart Storage Solutions for Your First Home<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>With the average age of first-time homebuyers<strong> <\/strong>rising due to increasing home prices and tighter budgets, many are choosing smaller homes to make ownership possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>At the same time, over half of homebuyers<strong> <\/strong>want to bring childhood belongings with them into their new space. But with <a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/organization-habits\/\"><strong>67%<\/strong><\/a> of Americans feeling their homes are cluttered due to limited storage, finding space for what matters most can be a real challenge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Self-storage offers a flexible and affordable way to manage belongings during and after the moving process. Whether you\u2019re transitioning from a rental to your first home, need extra space during renovations, or want more time to decide which items to keep, storage helps make homeownership more manageable, without the pressure to give up what matters most.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"relative my-[56px] lg:my-[64px] p-8 lg:py-[70px] lg:pr-[50px] rounded-[4px] overflow-hidden\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full object-cover lg:hidden\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/stored-moving\/assets\/post-content-image-bg-mobile.png\" alt=\"Placeholder\" \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full object-cover hidden lg:block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/stored-moving\/assets\/post-content-image-bg-desktop.png\" alt=\"Placeholder\" \/>\n  <div class=\"relative text-white lg:max-w-[307px] lg:ml-auto\">\n    <p class=\"h6 uppercase font-semibold\"><\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"a-flexible-and-affordable-way-to-manage-belongings\" class=\"h3 !mt-1 text-white\">A flexible and affordable way to manage belongings<\/h2>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/storage-units-near-me\" class=\"!inline-flex mt-5 btn btn--secondary !text-white hover:!no-underline\">Find Storage Units Near You<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div> \n\n<h2 id=\"methodology\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methodology-nbsp\">Methodology&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The survey of 1,012 adults ages 18 and over who own homes or are looking to buy a home was conducted via SurveyMonkey Audience for SelfStorage.com, LLC on June 2, 2025. Data is unweighted, and the margin of error is approximately +\/-3% for the overall sample with a 95% confidence level.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Of the 1,012 survey respondents, 759 currently own or have previously purchased a house. Survey data regarding first-time homebuyers and homeowners reflects the responses of this subset of participants.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Data on the average age of first-time homebuyers and related costs was gathered from Bankrate, the U.S. Census Bureau, NAR, and the Urban Institute.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"mt-14\" id=\"article-faq\">\n    <h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"h3 text-black\">FAQs<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"mt-4 text-dark-grey *:paragraph--l\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3 mt-8 lg:gap-4\">\n        <div class=\"article-faq__item group p-6 border border-solid border-light-grey rounded hover:shadow-article-reminder transition-all duration-300 js-accordion-item\">\n    <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left gap-6 paragraph--l font-bold text-dark-grey transition-colors duration-300 group-[.is-open]:text-deep-blue group-hover:text-deep-blue js-accordion-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      How Many First-Time Homebuyers Are There Each Year?\n      <svg class=\"w-6 h-6 flex-shrink-0 [.is-open_&#038;]:rotate-[180deg] transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out\"><use href=\"#icon-chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"max-h-0 overflow-hidden [.is-open_&#038;]:max-h-[9999px] transition-[max-height] duration-300 ease-in-out js-accordion-content\">\n      <div class=\"paragraph pt-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were approximately <\/span><b>974,000 first-time homebuyers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2024, representing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/research-reports\/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers#homebuyers\"><b>24%<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the total housing market. This marked an <\/span><b>8%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decline from the previous year and a <\/span><b>36%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drop from the five-year average of <\/span><b>1.53 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>  <div class=\"article-faq__item group p-6 border border-solid border-light-grey rounded hover:shadow-article-reminder transition-all duration-300 js-accordion-item\">\n    <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left gap-6 paragraph--l font-bold text-dark-grey transition-colors duration-300 group-[.is-open]:text-deep-blue group-hover:text-deep-blue js-accordion-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      What Is the Average Age To Buy a House?\n      <svg class=\"w-6 h-6 flex-shrink-0 [.is-open_&#038;]:rotate-[180deg] transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out\"><use href=\"#icon-chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"max-h-0 overflow-hidden [.is-open_&#038;]:max-h-[9999px] transition-[max-height] duration-300 ease-in-out js-accordion-content\">\n      <div class=\"paragraph pt-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average age to buy a house is currently <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/research-reports\/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers#homebuyers\"><b>38 years old<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, up from 35 in 2023.<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>  <div class=\"article-faq__item group p-6 border border-solid border-light-grey rounded hover:shadow-article-reminder transition-all duration-300 js-accordion-item\">\n    <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left gap-6 paragraph--l font-bold text-dark-grey transition-colors duration-300 group-[.is-open]:text-deep-blue group-hover:text-deep-blue js-accordion-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      What Is the Average Age To Pay Off a Mortgage?\n      <svg class=\"w-6 h-6 flex-shrink-0 [.is-open_&#038;]:rotate-[180deg] transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out\"><use href=\"#icon-chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"max-h-0 overflow-hidden [.is-open_&#038;]:max-h-[9999px] transition-[max-height] duration-300 ease-in-out js-accordion-content\">\n      <div class=\"paragraph pt-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasdaq.com\/articles\/this-is-the-average-age-most-americans-become-mortgage-free\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average age to pay off a mortgage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is generally between your late 50s and early 60s, but it depends on your mortgage term and when you bought your home.<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>  <div class=\"article-faq__item group p-6 border border-solid border-light-grey rounded hover:shadow-article-reminder transition-all duration-300 js-accordion-item\">\n    <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left gap-6 paragraph--l font-bold text-dark-grey transition-colors duration-300 group-[.is-open]:text-deep-blue group-hover:text-deep-blue js-accordion-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      What Percentage of 40-Year-Olds Own a Home?\n      <svg class=\"w-6 h-6 flex-shrink-0 [.is-open_&#038;]:rotate-[180deg] transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out\"><use href=\"#icon-chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"max-h-0 overflow-hidden [.is-open_&#038;]:max-h-[9999px] transition-[max-height] duration-300 ease-in-out js-accordion-content\">\n      <div class=\"paragraph pt-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The percentage of homeowners 35\u201344 is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/housing\/hvs\/data\/prevann.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to recent U.S. Census data.<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  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