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This Is the Age Gen Z Thinks They Should Buy a Home, Have Kids, and More…

Gen Z thinks their late 20s are the prime time to hit most of life’s biggest milestones…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Feb 20 2025
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Young people are ditching the traditional blueprint for life events, crafting timelines that fit their priorities
Forget 18 being the kick-off to adulthood—Gen Z thinks 22 is the ideal age to move out, and 24 is the age for financial independence
Young adults and Millennials see their late 20s as the ideal time to hit most major milestones, even if they haven’t hit it themselves yet

It’s no secret that Gen Z and Millennials are redefining the traditional life milestones that previous generations took for granted. Thanks to shifting social norms and economic pressures, these gens are rewriting what “success” looks like—and when it should happen. Rather than following rigid timelines, YPulse’s Life Milestones & Future Plans report shows 82% of 13-39-year-olds agree, “I don’t care in what order life milestones were done in generations past, I will do it my own way.” So, whether that means when they’re finishing school, buying a house, or simply taking a well-deserved mental break, these young gens are setting...