Alita O'Leary
By Brad Beckett on September 25, 2026
The Visual Capitalist says buying a home remains challenging for younger Americans as home prices and borrowing costs stay elevated. This week’s graphic ranks all 50 states by the share of mortgage applicants who were under age 35 in 2025.
The Visual Capitalist says buying a home remains challenging for younger Americans as home prices and borrowing costs stay elevated. Indeed…Citing data from SmartAsset & Zillow, today’s graphic ranks all 50 states by the share of mortgage applicants who were under age 35 in 2025. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!
“Demographics, incomes, migration patterns, housing supply, and local labor markets can all play a role. States with younger populations or stronger inflows of young adults, for example, may see a higher share of mortgage demand coming from people under 35 even when homes are relatively expensive.”
