Where are boomers and Gen X moving in 2026?

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.In late July, U-Haul released its 2026 Midyear Migration Trends report, which revealed that Southeast and Sun Belt states are top destinations for boomers and Gen Xers who packed their bags for a one-way move during the year ending in June 2026.HousingWire Data analyzed 10 of the top inbound metro areas for these age groups, according to the U-Haul report. The analysis offers home price, sales and supply trends for housing professionals — including reverse mortgage originators — to consider as they target business opportunities. The HousingWire Data analysis looked at six metrics across sin...