Keys Before Rings: The 10 Top U.S. Cities Where Single Women Are Buying Homes on Their Own
New Mortgage Research Network study finds wide geographic divides, with affordable metros in the South, Midwest and Northeast dominating the rankings
* Nearly 360,000 women purchased homes on their own in 2025, accounting for 11.4% of all home purchase mortgages nationwide
* New Orleans ranked No. 1, with single women