Best Metro for Young Homeowners

ConsumerAffairs analyzed data from 100 of the most populous U.S. metro areas to identify the most accessible places for young homeowners.

The analysis focused on two key indicators, each weighed equally:

• The homeownership rate for individuals under age 35, using the latest available data from the U.S. Census Bureau (2022)
• The share of home purchase loans taken out by applicants under 35, based on 2023 data from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)

Metro Omaha ranked #1.