Age of Home Buyers

The typical home buyer for the United States and the West region have something in common, the average age is 39 years old. The highest percentage of buyers in the U.S. is in the 25-34 year range. See the chart below about buyers who purchased a home in 2007





AGE
All Buyers
The West Including Colorado

18-24
5%
5%

25-34
30%
31%

35-44
24%
25%

45-54
19%
18%

55-64
15%
13%

65-74
5%
6%

75 +
2%
2%

Median Age
39 Y.O.
39 Y.O.



Information Provided by the National Association of Realtors in 2007



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