Fortune - Over a Quarter of Gen Z Say They’d Choose Their Dream Home...
November 06, 2026
Gen Z remains committed to homeownership, with 92% of non-homeowners aspiring to buy despite rising housing costs and financial challenges. To save for a down payment, many young adults are delaying major life milestones and embracing multigenerational living, with a record 25.2 million Americans under 35 living with their parents in 2025. According to Ivy, this trend reflects both affordability pressures and a cultural shift toward greater acceptance of living with family, a pattern expected to persist through 2030.