Key facts
- Single women comprise 20% of US homebuyers.
- The share of single women homebuyers is more than double that of single men.
- The median income for single women homebuyers is $73,000.
- The median income for single men homebuyers is $66,400.
- 71% of single women homebuyers are repeat buyers.
- Gen Z women make up 30% of the repeat single women buyer demographic.
Single women now constitute approximately 20% of all homebuyers in the United States, a notable increase in their market presence. This figure is more than double the share held by single men. The financial capacity of single women homebuyers is further evidenced by their median income, which stands at $73,000, surpassing the $66,400 median income reported by single men. A significant majority, 71%, of these single women are repeat buyers, suggesting a pattern of established homeownership and investment within this demographic. Within the segment of repeat single women buyers, Gen Z women represent a substantial 30%, highlighting the growing influence of younger generations in the real estate market. This trend indicates a shift in traditional homebuying patterns, with single women emerging as a key demographic driving demand and transactions.