Single Women Own More Homes Than Single Men

NYT ^ | 2/2/23 | Michael Kolomatsky

[Round Earther]

Single women own and occupy more homes than single men in the United States, despite earning only about 83 cents for every dollar that men earn, according to a new study.

The report, by the online lending marketplace LendingTree, analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau 2021 American Community Survey with one-year estimates. It found that 10.76 million U.S. homes were owned and occupied by single women, while 8.12 million were owned and occupied by single men. Single men were found to own and occupy a larger percentage of homes in only two states: North Dakota (about 13 percent, to 11 percent for single women) and South Dakota (12 percent to 11 percent).

[TnTnTn]

Kudos to the responsible women who responded that didn’t suck their ex man dry…doesn’t matter that we made a bad choice…shit happens…ex wife shouldn’t own you as a production worker…I have recovered…

[the OlLine Rebel]

You are definitely correct on that last sentiment. Never fails, and I managed not to engage so far. The sexist anti-woman contingent is vocal.

I call them as I see them. My experience with real men is largely, just fine.

Glad things worked out well for you!

[AnAmericanMother]

This doesn't allow for another situation that I think has a significant effect -- widows. Women have longer life expectancies than men. They also tend to marry older men who are already in the job market - anywhere from 2-7 years older.

And if the husband predeceases the wife, his life insurance will also appear to increase her income/net worth.

[Silentgypsy]

Divorced for ten years. No alimony, no child support. Paid to get rid of him. Life became sweet. (The divorce was his idea.)

I concur with your assessment.

[JimRed]

Women tend to be “nesters”. Men less so.

[SamAdams76]

...while dudes, even in the same education and economic strata, don't save money and blow cash on cars, boats, liquor and women, etc. etc, etc.

And the rest of it is wasted.