Sick of roommates? The share of people living alone has increased steadily since the 1980s, according to a new Zillow analysis of U.S. Census figures. The age group most likely to live alone? People aged 23 to 34.
We took a look at the country’s biggest metro areas by the percentage of people aged 23 to 34 who live alone. Here are some homes for sale in those places – in trendy neighborhoods where you won’t have to venture far for a bar or a grocery store or — maybe — someone to keep you company.
10. Houston
25.91 percent of people 23-34 live alone
This is a 1-bedroom, third-floor loft in Houston’s walkable Midtown neighborhood - in the urban core. The home, listed for $255,000, comes with two parking spots.
See more homes for sale in Midtown.
9. Tucson
26.07 percent of people 23-34 live alone
This 2-bedroom condo, steps from the University of Arizona and the streetcar, is listed for $279,000.
Check out homes for sale in the West University neighborhood.
8. Chicago
26.23 percent of people 23-34 live alone
This loft in Wicker Park has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a parking space. The unit has exposed brick, big windows and bamboo flooring, and shares a rooftop deck. The home is listed for $235,000.
See Wicker Park homes for sale.
7. San Antonio, TX
26.45 percent of people 23-34 live alone
This 2-bedroom in the Judson Lofts building has exposed brick walls, stainless steel appliances and updated finishes. It’s listed for $344,000.
Check out homes for sale in King William.
6. Seattle, WA
26.48 percent of people 23-34 live alone
This newly-constructed 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in a historic Spanish building on Seattle’s urban Capitol Hill is listed for $213,750. It has south-facing windows and a washer and dryer in the unit.
Check out more homes for sale in Capitol Hill.
5. Atlanta, GA
26.53 percent of people 23-34 live alone
This 1-bedroom apartment in the heart of Midtown Atlanta has views from a private balcony on the 11th floor and an open floor plan. The unit is listed for $236,500.
See homes for sale in Midtown.
4. Baton Rouge, LA
26.64 percent of people 23-34 live alone
This new 2-bedroom townhome is $136,000, and includes modern details like a walk-in closet, 10-foot ceilings and a 2-car garage.
See Baton Rouge homes for sale.
3. Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
27 percent of people 23-34 live alone
This recently-updated 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo is in a walkable part of Dallas near downtown and Uptown. The third floor unit is priced at $150,500.
Find homes for sale in Northeast Dallas.
2. Columbus, OH
27 percent of people 23-34 live alone
Downtown Columbus has been coming to life in recent years, and this 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is in the middle of the city. It’s listed for $219,900.
See homes for sale in Downtown Columbus.
1. Honolulu, HI
27 percent of people 23-34 live alone
This 1-bed, 1-bath unit on the 21st floor of a Honolulu high-rise has a rooftop pool and a private lanai. It’s listed for $174,999 and comes furnished.
Check out Waikiki homes for sale.
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