By Nina Atimah
- Single women’s homeownership is growing faster than single men’s, rising by 20% versus 8%
- By 2030, women are expected to control 38% of U.S. investable assets, fueling high-end buying
Single women are fueling a major surge in the top-tier housing market. For years, lenders could refuse mortgages if a woman lacked a male co-signer. We’re now witnessing a historic shift as these buyers gain wealth and influence. The proportion of single female homeowners is increasing at a faster rate than their male counterparts—20% compared to 8%. Women are projected to control 38% of investable U.S. assets by 2030, totaling around $34 trillion.
Why This Matters: Single women are financially knowledgeable and clear about what they want in a home. Many see luxury properties as both a lifestyle asset and a long-term investment. They now rank as the second-largest group of homebuyers, just behind married couples. Their purchases spur neighborhood growth, boost property values, and shape design trends that favor flexible living spaces and sustainable features.
Despite historical wage inequality, single women are closer to tightening the wage gap and now outpacing men in purchasing homes. This along with inheritance, divorce, and widowhood, further boost their presence. Higher proportions of single mothers and widows are also entering the market, sparking a strong demand for safe, community-focused housing. They are slowly taking over the housing market with only 54,300 homes sold to international buyers in 2024–a 36% drop from the previous year.
What’s Next: The demand for premium amenities, wellness-oriented designs, and secure communities will continue to grow. Developers and agents who cater to these preferences can tap into a rapidly expanding market. Single women are building wealth, investing strategically, and redefining what it means to own a dream home, picket fence and all. This empowered demographic isn’t slowing down, and their influence on luxury real estate is only set to intensify in 2025.
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