The Average Homebuyer in Washington is How Old?

When I read this information, I realized how truly lucky and great timing my wife and I are when it came to buying our house. It is no surprise that it is getting harder and harder for people to buy a house and create the 'home' that so many long for.

I was 31 and my wife was 28 when we were married, and within 2 weeks, we were purchasing our home. Our real estate agent kept commenting how it was a great starter house, and I laughed, "Moving is hard, this is my forever home."

Thirteen years later, and looking at the prices of houses and the economy, I didn't realize how correct I probably was back then.

Although with the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, I'm ahead of the game when it comes to buying a home.

Washington State Homebuyer Age Jumps Significantly

NAR® reports that the median age of a Washington state homebuyer is 56, which is up from 49 just a couple of years ago. I was also ahead of the game when I bought the house, because first-time homebuyers' ages averaged around 38 years old, up from 35 in 2023.

Or was I?

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Looking Into The Past Of Washington State Homebuyers

Digging deeper into the National Association of REALTORS®, I was right on point for the age range in 2013, as the average homebuyers' age was 31.

Because of the cost of living, housing prices, and the working wages, the average Washington State homebuyer has increased by 25 years of age in less than thirteen years' time.

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My jaw drops when I hear how much my friends are currently paying for rent compared to my monthly mortgage payment. For those that are struggling and still have that homeownership goal, don't give up on it, no matter how hard it may be.