Milestone Ages Across Six Generations
At what age each cohort hit the same life milestones — leaving home, first job, first home, first child — and how far each one has moved since.
The age of first home purchase has moved from 24 for the Silent Generation to 34 for Millennials and a projected 39 for Generation Alpha, while retirement has moved from 60 to a projected 71 across the same six cohorts.
Milestone Ages Across Six Generations
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It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
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