Nearly 100,000 members of Generation Z own a home
(they’re 23 and younger), The competition for first-timehomebuyers is about to heat up. Gen Z is planning on buying a home, according to a report from PropertyShark.
According to PropertyShark, 83 percent of of Generation Z, those born after 1995, are planning on buying a home in the next five years.
Like millennials before them, Gen Z’s top obstacle is college debt. Half of the millennials and Gen Z alike are still renters, with student debt holding many millennials back from saving for a down payment.
Gen Z is still set to become the biggest competitor in the housing market for millennials. Currently, millennials are the most likely group to buy a home in the in the next five years, with 87 percent of millennials planning on buying in that time frame. Gen Z is optimistic about home buying.
60 days late on their mortgage payments according to data from MarketWatch, compared to 1.6 percent of Boomers and Millennials and 2.3 percent of Gen X mortgage holders.
Gen Z’s optimism extends to home size. When asked what they would be willing to compromise on when buying a home, space was the least likely aspect for Gen Z respondents to give up. Millennials prized location more than anything else, but Gen Z are more willing to sacrifice an easy commute for space and amenities.
Like millennials, Gen Z is moving to urban areas, however, most prefer suburbs over the urban centers, with 60 percent preferring to move to a suburb and just 30 percent preferring urban areas. This still means millennials and Gen Z alike are shunning the rural and small town life.
Additionally, Gen Z is willing to take on more challenging home purchases, willing to buy fixer uppers if it means buying a larger home at a more affordable price. PropertyShark notes that this may be due to the large number of Gen Z the hardships among older siblings or even parents during the recession years.
Selling or Buying doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking, but it’s one where details really matter. When you’re working with real estate professional Carriene Porter of Precision Realty & Associates, you’re guaranteed to get the expertise and advice you need to Sell or Buy your home. If you prefer a more personal touch, CALL 801-809-9866 today.
#RealEstateForSale #Homeownership #UtahRealEstate
Find the full report from PropertyShark here.
(they’re 23 and younger), The competition for first-timehomebuyers is about to heat up. Gen Z is planning on buying a home, according to a report from PropertyShark.
According to PropertyShark, 83 percent of of Generation Z, those born after 1995, are planning on buying a home in the next five years.
Like millennials before them, Gen Z’s top obstacle is college debt. Half of the millennials and Gen Z alike are still renters, with student debt holding many millennials back from saving for a down payment.
Gen Z is still set to become the biggest competitor in the housing market for millennials. Currently, millennials are the most likely group to buy a home in the in the next five years, with 87 percent of millennials planning on buying in that time frame. Gen Z is optimistic about home buying.
Key takeaways:
Gen Z has its eye on home ownership, with 83% planning on buying a home within the next 5 years
- College debt is the #1 obstacle towards homeownership for Millennials and Gen Z
- Gen X chooses intergenerational living to care for relatives more often than any other generation
- Gen Z is willing to compromise on almost anything to keep costs down – but dreams of lots of space and amenities
- Gen Z to pose serious competition to Millennials on the real estate market
- Millennials are more realistic about their means, and the most pessimistic about the prospect of homeownership

Gen Z’s optimism extends to home size. When asked what they would be willing to compromise on when buying a home, space was the least likely aspect for Gen Z respondents to give up. Millennials prized location more than anything else, but Gen Z are more willing to sacrifice an easy commute for space and amenities.
Like millennials, Gen Z is moving to urban areas, however, most prefer suburbs over the urban centers, with 60 percent preferring to move to a suburb and just 30 percent preferring urban areas. This still means millennials and Gen Z alike are shunning the rural and small town life.
Additionally, Gen Z is willing to take on more challenging home purchases, willing to buy fixer uppers if it means buying a larger home at a more affordable price. PropertyShark notes that this may be due to the large number of Gen Z the hardships among older siblings or even parents during the recession years.

Selling or Buying doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking, but it’s one where details really matter. When you’re working with real estate professional Carriene Porter of Precision Realty & Associates, you’re guaranteed to get the expertise and advice you need to Sell or Buy your home. If you prefer a more personal touch, CALL 801-809-9866 today.
#RealEstateForSale #Homeownership #UtahRealEstate
Find the full report from PropertyShark here.
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