Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream

Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream

August 21, 2026 · 24 min

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The episode discusses the challenges millennials and Gen Z face in achieving homeownership in California.

Is homeownership falling out of reach for millennials and Gen Z in the Golden State? LAist housing correspondent David Wagner joins Imperfect Paradise to examine this trend, the obstacles to homeownership and why we may need to shift our conception of what housing looks like in California.  Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. Support LAist Today: https://laist.com/join

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