Characteristics of Homes in Age-Restricted Communities

In 2025, approximately 47,000 homes were built in age-restricted communities representing 3.45% of all housing starts, with roughly two-thirds being single-family units and one-third multifamily units. Age-restricted single-family homes carried a median sales price of $523,000—about 27% higher than non-age-restricted homes at $412,000—despite being only slightly larger at 2,500 square feet versus 2,100 square feet, with the price premium partly attributable to more expensive lot values.