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Share of Children Being Born Out of Wedlock Rising, Even Among Well-Educated

May 19, 2017 by Zelman & Associates

The Census Bureau recently released data sourced from the Fertility Supplement to the Current Population Survey, which is an analysis conducted every other year about childlessness and children born to women by demographic characteristics such ...

Young Adults Delaying Parenthood, but By Late 30s Same as Prior Generation

January 13, 2017 by Zelman & Associates

We define the Millennial generation as individuals born between 1984 and 2002 (14-32 years old), making them 14% larger than the prior 19-year age cohort, which is the most important measure from our perspective when considering the impact ...

Many Entry-Level Buyers Lean on Mom and Dad for Downpayment

December 30, 2016 by Zelman & Associates

Earlier this year, we surveyed a nationally-representative sample of consumers (~3,000) about their demographic, housing and financial circumstances. One area of focus was the perception of mortgage credit availability among renters or those ...

For Millennials, Willing to Sacrifice Walkability for Affordability

November 04, 2016 by Zelman & Associates

There remain varying opinions as to how young adults will view their housing decisions relative to prior generations, with some arguing for a lower sustainable homeownership rate and a more urban than suburban mix. Our demographic work indicates ...

Apartment-Centric Population Expected to Trail Modestly Over Next Decade

October 07, 2016 by Zelman & Associates

We define the “Millennial” generation as those born between 1984 and 2002, making them 14-32 years old at present. According to the Census Bureau, there are approximately 83.5 million people in the United States in this age cohort ...

Facts Behind “Millennials” and Home Purchases

September 09, 2016 by Zelman & Associates

It seems that not a day goes by that a major news outlet does not mention the term “Millennial,” typically with a focus on how this generation is likely to impact the economy as it ages. The term Millennial was initially used to describe young ...