Best Cities for Single Women Homebuyers

In recognition of Unmarried and Single Americans Week—a week started by the Buckeye Singles Council in Ohio dedicated to celebrating the contributions of singles to society—Owners.com has compiled a list of the most popular cities across the country for single women homebuyers.

Analyzing markets on aspects such as home prices and walkability to the cost of dinner for two and access to public transportation, the online real estate platform found the 20 best U.S. metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) for single women to live.

“There is a noticeable shift toward more single women entering the real estate market, particularly given lower unemployment rates, rising incomes and the value placed on home ownership,” Phil Karp, Senior Manager, Brokerage Services at Owners.com, stated. “Housing inventory remains low and costs are high throughout the country. Savvy buyers should seek modernized brokerage models that not only offer rebates at close, but also provide data to support smarter, data-informed purchase decisions.”

Similarities among Top 10 Single Women Homebuyer Markets

• They are more affordable, specifically, 70 percent more affordable than the next 10 markets
• There are 5.1 percent more single women homeowners in these cities than in the next 10 markets
• The average cost of dinner for two (at a three-plus star restaurant) is 18.6 percent less expensive than the next 10 markets

With rising costs and low inventory, these cities are providing accessible homeownership options for women across the country. With higher educational attainment and wages, women are one of the most exciting emerging markets in housing. Single women—who comprise 13 percent of total family households—are turning their desire for homeownership into reality.