As of 2026, approximately 20 million single women in the United States own homes, which is nearly three million more than single men, according to data reported by PBS NewsHour. Economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the reasons behind this trend and discusses the challenges that some women encounter as a result of their homeownership decisions.
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Single Women Outnumber Single Men in Homeownership in the U.S.
In the U.S., single women have surpassed single men in homeownership, with 20 million women owning homes compared to nearly 17 million men. The reasons for this trend and the challenges faced by these women are explored by economics correspondent Paul Solman.
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Single women are outpacing single men in homeownership, but some face backlash
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Single Women Outnumber Single Men in Homeownership in the U.S.