Homeownership rates for Gen Z will decline

Market overview

Gen Z borrowers report student loans blocking home purchases, with 33% citing this as a barrier. As the cohort ages into peak homebuying years, stagnant wage growth relative to inflation and debt burdens will suppress homeownership rates by 2027.

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Implied probability (Yes)

75%

Source: user-generated

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