A new survey from Realtor.com revealed that Gen Z is the most optimistic generation by far when it comes to the housing market.

Younger Americans tended to be more upbeat about how the housing market will fare over the next 12 months, with only 25 percent of Gen Z saying it's likely to get worse.

Why It Matters

Entering the housing market has become increasingly difficult in America, especially for Gen Z and millennials.

The median home sales price in the United States was $410,800 in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Motley Fool.

What To Know

While 40 percent of Americans said they think the housing market will stay about the same over the next year, millennials and Gen Z were more likely to skew neutral or positive compared to older generations in the Realtor.com report

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