Nearly the same share<\/a> say they’re more likely to win the lottery (17%) or become homeless (18%) within that timeframe.<\/p>\nAmong Gen Zers who worry they’ll never own a home, 82% cite affordability as the reason \u2013 a sharp increase from 57% in 2024.<\/p>\n
Despite 75% of Gen Z saying the high cost of living has made saving for a down payment impossible \u2013 and 49% feeling homeownership is so out of reach that it’s pointless to even try saving \u2013 many are still willing to make sacrifices to buy a home.<\/p>\n
Thirty-five percent of Gen Z would consider skipping other debt payments to afford a home, although 34% have more debt than savings. Half (50%) have under $5,000 saved, and 17% have no savings at all.<\/p>\n
Even more, nearly half (47%) would buy a home with asbestos, 41% would tolerate pests, and 36% would purchase a home with mold. Over half (55%) would accept an interest rate higher than today’s 7%.<\/p>\n
66% believe the housing market is rigged against them. About one-third (32%) blame the government for their inability to afford a home, but 28% admit their own spending habits are a factor.<\/p>\n
Although 80% of Gen Z believe buying a home is the right financial move, 45% say their peers have made poor financial choices to achieve it. Among Gen Z homeowners, 29% struggle with mortgage payments, and 23% report that their finances have worsened since buying.<\/p>\n
Methodology:\u00a0<\/strong>Clever Real Estate surveyed 1,000 Gen Z adults between the ages of 18 and 28 on their views on buying and owning a home. The survey was conducted from June 5 to 8, 2025.<\/p>\nSource: Clever Real Estate<\/p>\n
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