06/11/2026
This chart tells an interesting story about today’s housing market.
When you combine Younger Boomers (61–70) and Older Boomers (71–79), they account for 42% of all homebuyers.
Here’s the full breakdown:
• Gen Z (18–26): 4%
• Silent Generation (80–100): 4%
• Younger Millennials (27–35): 11%
• Older Millennials (36–45): 15%
• Older Boomers (71–79): 15%
• Gen X (46–60): 25%
• Younger Boomers (61–70): 27%
One takeaway: today’s housing market isn’t being driven by first-time buyers alone. Existing homeowners continue to play a major role in housing demand.
👇 What generation are you?
And are you a homeowner, renter, or hoping to buy soon?
