Do you think owning a home is still a realistic goal for younger generations?

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Technology & Future ·Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Do you think owning a home is still a realistic goal for younger generations?

36%

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“No — wages and home prices have diverged too much for it to be realistic anymore”

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No — wages and home prices have diverged too much for it to be realistic anymore

36%

Only in certain cities or regions, not as a general possibility

26%

Yes — it takes more effort now, but it's still achievable with planning and sacrifice

17%

Only with family help, inheritance, or some form of financial head start

14%

Younger generations are shifting toward renting and flexibility instead of viewing homeownership as the goal

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Country

% chose top answer

🇺🇸United States60%🇧🇬Bulgaria33%🇨🇦Canada100%🇬🇧United Kingdom100%🇳🇱Netherlands100%🇵🇱Poland100%🇳🇬Nigeria100%🇶🇦Qatar100%🇳🇴Norway100%🇦🇪United Arab Emirates100%🇭🇷Croatia40%🇦🇺Australia100%🇮🇳India100%

Croatia is most divided — 40% “Only with family help, inheritance, or some form of financial head start” vs 20% “No — wages and home prices have diverged too much for it to be realistic anymore”.

Age

67%

33%

44%

33%

22%

50%

17%

33%

35–44 is most divided — 44% “No — wages and home prices have diverged too much for it to be realistic anymore” vs 33% “Only with family help, inheritance, or some form of financial head start”.

Gender

50%

25%

42%

21%

11%

100%

Man is most divided — 42% “No — wages and home prices have diverged too much for it to be realistic anymore” vs 21% “Only in certain cities or regions, not as a general possibility”.

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