Size of purchased homes in the U.S. 2024, by age group

Published by Statista Research Department, May 21, 2025

The majority of home buyers in the United States in 2024 across all age groups purchased a home between 1,501 and 2,500 square feet in size. 32 percent of the young millennials (26 to 34 years old) and 38 percent of the silent generation (79 to 99 years old) purchased a home about the same feet in size.

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Size of purchased houses in the United States in 2024, by age group

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Release date

April 2025

Region

United States

Survey time period

July 2023 to June 2024

Number of respondents

5,390 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Primary residence buyers; real estate purchased between July 2023 and June 2024

Method of interview

Online survey

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