Dive Brief:
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Homeowners in Pennsylvania and Michigan are, at an average age of 29, younger than their counterparts in other states, according to Realtor.com, while Oklahoma, Florida and Arizona claim the highest median age, at 55.
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Realtor.com has published two interactive maps that show the median age of home buyers in every state.
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The youngest first-time homeowners—with a median age of 25—bought in Oklahoma and North Dakota. The oldest among first-timers—median age 42—settled in Mississippi.
Dive Insight:
Still, research from U.S. News & World Report shows that between 1991 and 2001, homeowners age 35 and older made up the bulk of the market. But since the recession, fewer Americans between ages 30 to 40 are buying homes.