HousingWire Data analyzed 10 metro areas for baby boomer and Gen X inbound movers using price, sales and supply metrics. Wilmington, N.C., prices fell 9.3% year over year, Myrtle Beach, S.C., rose 3.6%, and market conditions ranged from 2.1 to 4.3 months of inventory. AI Summary
Older Americans continue to account for the lion’s share of home buyers and sellers across the country. Data published earlier this year by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that during the year ending in June 2025, baby boomers represented 42% of all buyers and 55% of all sellers, while Generation X represented 25% of buyers and 23% of sellers.
While the bulk of these groups aren’t moving far when buying their next home, some boomers and Gen Xers are relocating to other cities and states to find improved affordability, be closer to family or enjoy a change of scenery in retirement…