Aug 11, 2026 | 10:15 am
The Lone Star State is emerging as a top destination for young adult homebuyers, a new report has confirmed, with nearly 23 percent of all mortgage applications submitted by individuals under 35 years old.
Texas ranked No. 18 in SmartAsset’s new study, “Where Young Adults are House Hunting,” making it one of the most sought-after U.S. states “where the next generation of homeowners may be gaining the strongest foothold.”
To determine where younger Americans are most actively pursuing homeownership, SmartAsset’s analysts examined mortgage application data in all 50 states in 2025, and calculated the share of applications filed by buyers younger than 35 relative to all applicants…