Single Women Homeowners Set New Record in 2025

When it comes to purchasing a home, many can relate on how intimidating the process can be, and just how costly home ownership is. Recent coverage by Realtor.com provided some surprising statistics with regard to home ownership numbers, and the amount of single women homeowners.

Housing Data Analysis

As reported on March 13th, right in the middle of Women's History Month, housing data indicated that the number of single female homeowners in the United States climbed to an all-time high during 2025, surpassing the 20 million mark.

This despite an overall affordability challenges across the board.

The National Association of Realtors reported that home sales in 2025 were 'among the lowest since 1995' primarily because of high interest rates and low affordability. It was also shared that only around 29% of those who planned to buy a home in 2025, actually did, and of that number, investors made 1/3 of all home purchases.

Although Realtor.com reports that there was a slight decline in the overall homeownership rate for solo female homeowners (from 52%-51%), the total number was still record breaking, as explained by Deputy Chief Economist of First American, Odeta Kushi explains:

the easing homeownership rate is not a sign of weaker demand; instead, the number of single women forming households on their own simply outpaced the speed of home purchases. In other words, the rate softened not because fewer women owned homes, but because more women formed independent households.

Let's Break Down The Demographics

In their report, Realtor.com says that the demographic that makes up the single woman homeownership category is diverse, and encompasses a wide range of ages, life stages, and financial backgrounds.

A big portion of the increase in single-female homebuyers is older women who are likely separated, divorced, or widowed. Single-female buyers are far more likely to have family, such as kids or older dependents, living with them.

When it comes to the type of home, solo female buyers are said to focus on safety, the feel of the neighborhood, convenience and long-term value. They also put an emphasis on how the home fits their lifestyle.

Condos, townhouses and smaller-sized single-family homes that are easier to maintain seem to be the preferred market for this group, and 'top-tier' priorities include updated kitchens, ample storage space and move-in ready homes.

The report also indicated that the share of single women with a bachelor's degree or higher has increased 15% over the past 25 years, 'expanding the pool of financially prepared buyers' due to their earning potential rising with degree completion.