Age of the First-Time Homebuyer Reports·Quarterly reports tracking the median and average age of first-time homebuyers, based on New York Fed Consumer Credit Panel data.

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About this tool

This page collects the AEI Housing Center's quarterly reports on the age of first-time homebuyers, using data from the New York Federal Reserve Bank Consumer Credit Panel. It tracks how old people are when they buy their first home, which helps show whether housing is getting harder to reach for younger households.

Shows: Quarterly and annual reports on the median and average age of first-time homebuyers, plus special reports on how this age compares with other estimates.
Years: 2025 to 2026

Questions it answers

How old is the typical first-time homebuyer right now?
Has the median age of first-time homebuyers changed over the past year?
How does the age of first-time buyers in the latest quarter compare with earlier quarters?
Why do some estimates put first-time buyer age higher than others?
Is first-time buyer age rising as housing becomes less affordable?