a gen z couple in their new home
Gen Zers might be well poised for homeownership, while millennials fall behind.
  • The latest household spending survey shows Americans are feeling the impact of cooling inflation.
  • It also shows that younger people say their chances of buying a home are higher.
  • But, even so, millennials especially are facing some economic roadblocks.

Younger Americans are feeling a little bit better about their odds of buying a house in the next few months — but they're still not as optimistic as they were at the height of the pandemic stimulus.