Single Women Lead Single Men in U.S. Homeownership

Why it matters locally: While no specific North Carolina data is available in the report, this national trend likely mirrors shifts in homeownership patterns within the state, potentially influencing local housing markets and demographic trends among property owners.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- Single women in the United States own 20 million homes, a figure that surpasses the number of homes owned by single men by nearly three million. Economics correspondent Paul Solman has explored the factors driving women's decisions to purchase homes and the subsequent challenges some homeowners encounter. Analysts have observed this shift in homeownership patterns. The data indicates a significant portion of the housing market now rests with single female buyers. While this trend highlights women's financial independence and their participation in the housing market, some women homeowners report experiencing certain societal responses related to their property ownership.