06/08/2026
📊 Key Trends Shaping Today’s 55+ Housing Market
Baby Boomers continue to drive activity on both sides of the transaction:
• 42% of homebuyers and 55% of sellers are Baby Boomers
• The average Boomer stays in their home for 15 years before selling
• 90% work with a real estate agent, reinforcing the value of trusted guidance
• 25% are in multigenerational living arrangements
Financial dynamics are also evolving:
• Older Millennials now report the highest median income ($132,700)
• Some older homeowners still carry debt obligations, impacting buying power
• 12% of first-time buyers are Baby Boomers
👉 Bottom line: The 55+ market is active, complex, and opportunity-rich—but it requires thoughtful planning and the right financing strategies.
If you’re a realtor working with clients in or approaching retirement, Let’s connect on how we can better support them.
NOMAR - New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors