Home for the Holidays: Half of Americans Factor Thanksgiving Hosting into Their Home Search
Realtor.com survey (NWS) — Nov 19, 2025 finds that 52% of U.S. adults said hosting Thanksgiving dinner influenced their most recent home search. Younger buyers lead the trend: 60% of Gen Z and 60% of Millennials prioritized hosting space, versus 47% of Gen X and 30% of Baby Boomers. Respondents ranked large family room and big kitchen as top hosting features (both 92%), followed by large dining room (86%) and guest bathroom (87%). Preferences on bedrooms vs bathrooms were nearly split: 44% prefer a spare bedroom and 45% prefer an extra bathroom; Gen Z favors bathrooms (48% vs 39%). The survey sampled 1,000 U.S. adults Oct 17–19, 2025 with no post-stratification applied.
Indagine Realtor.com (NWS) — 19 nov 2025 rileva che il 52% degli adulti statunitensi ha dichiarato che organizzare la cena del Ringraziamento ha influenzato la ricerca della casa più recente. I più giovani guidano la tendenza: il 60% della Generazione Z e il 60% dei Millennials hanno dato priorità allo spazio per l'ospitalità, rispetto al 47% della Generazione X e 30% dei Baby Boomers. I rispondenti hanno classificato ampio soggiorno familiare e cucina grande come principali caratteristiche per l'ospitalità (entrambe 92%), seguite da ampia sala da pranzo (86%) e bagno per gli ospiti (87%). Le preferenze tra camere da letto e bagni erano quasi pari: 44% preferiscono una stanza da letto extra e 45% preferiscono un bagno in più; la Generazione Z favoreisce i bagni (48% contro 39%). L'indagine ha campionato 1.000 adulti statunitensi dal 17 al 19 ottobre 2025 senza post-stratificazione applicata.
Encuesta Realtor.com (NWS) — 19 de noviembre de 2025 revela que el 52% de los adultos estadounidenses dijo que organizar la cena de Acción de Gracias influyó en su búsqueda de vivienda más reciente. Los compradores más jóvenes lideran la tendencia: el 60% de la Generación Z y el 60% de los Millennials priorizaron el espacio para recibir invitados, frente al 47% de la Generación X y 30% de los Baby Boomers. Los encuestados clasificaron una gran sala familiar y una cocina grande como las principales características para recibir invitados (ambas 92%), seguidas de un comedor grande (86%) y un baño para huéspedes (87%). Las preferencias entre dormitorios y baños estuvieron casi empatadas: 44% prefieren una habitación libre y 45% prefieren un baño adicional; la Generación Z favorece los baños (48% frente a 39%). La encuesta muestreó 1.000 adultos estadounidenses del 17 al 19 de octubre de 2025 sin ajuste de post-estratificación.
Realtor.com 조사(NWS) — 2025년 11월 19일에 따르면 미국 성인의 52%가 추수감사절 저녁식사를 주최하는 것이 최근 주택 검색에 영향을 미쳤다고 말했습니다. 연령대별로는 젊은 세대가 주도합니다: Gen Z의 60%와 밀레니얼 세대의 60%가 주최 공간을 우선시했고, 반면 Gen X의 47%와 베이비부머의 30%는 그렇지 못했습니다. 응답자들은 대형 패밀리 룸과 큰 주방을 최우선 호스팅 특징으로 평가했고(둘 다 92%), 이어서 큰 다이닝 룸(86%)과 손님용 욕실(87%)이 뒤를 이었습니다. 침실 대 욕실 선호도는 거의 비슷했습니다: 44%는 여분의 침실을, 45%는 추가 욕실을 선호합니다; Gen Z는 욕실을 더 선호합니다(48% 대 39%). 이 설문은 2025년 10월 17-19일에 미국 성인 1,000명을 표본으로 하였으며 사후층화(post-stratification) 적용 없이 이루어졌습니다.
Enquête Realtor.com (NWS) — 19 nov. 2025 montre que 52% des adultes américains ont déclaré que l'organisation du dîner de Thanksgiving a influencé leur recherche de logement la plus récente. Les acheteurs plus jeunes mènent la tendance : 60% de la Gen Z et 60% des Millennials ont accordé la priorité à l'espace pour recevoir, contre 47% de la Gen X et 30% des Baby Boomers. Les répondants ont classé un grand salon familial et une grande cuisine comme les principales caractéristiques pour accueillir (toutes deux à 92%), suivis d'une grande salle à manger (86%) et une salle de bains pour invités (87%). Les préférences entre chambres et salles de bains étaient presque à égalité : 44% préfèrent une chambre d'appoint et 45% préfèrent une salle de bains supplémentaire ; la Gen Z privilégie les salles de bains (48% vs 39%). L'enquête a échantillonné 1 000 adultes américains du 17 au 19 octobre 2025 sans post-stratification appliquée.
Realtor.com-Umfrage (NWS) — 19. Nov. 2025 ergibt, dass 52% der US-Erwachsenen sagten, die Organisation des Thanksgiving-Essens habe ihre jüngste Haussuche beeinflusst. Jüngere Käufer führen den Trend an: 60% der Gen Z und 60% der Millennials priorisieren Platz zum Feiern, während 47% der Gen X und 30% der Baby-Boomer dies nicht tun. Die Befragten bewerteten großen Familienwohnraum und große Küche als Top-Hosting-Funktionen (beide 92%), gefolgt von großem Esszimmer (86%) und Gäste-WC (87%). Präferenzen bei Schlafzimmern vs. Badezimmern waren fast ausgeglichen: 44% bevorzugen ein zusätzliches Schlafzimmer und 45% bevorzugen ein zusätzliches Badezimmer; Gen Z bevorzugt Badezimmer (48% vs 39%). Die Umfrage befragte 1.000 US-Erwachsene vom 17. bis 19. Oktober 2025 ohne Nachstratifizierung.
استطلاع Realtor.com (NWS) — 19 نوفمبر 2025 يُظهر أن 52% من البالغين الأميركيين قالوا إن استضافة عشاء عيد الشكر أثرت في بحثهم عن المنزل الأخير. القادة في الاتجاه هم المشترين الأصغر سناً: 60% من جيل Z و 60% من جيل الألفية أعطوا الأولوية لمساحة الاستضافة، مقابل 47% من جيل X و 30% من جيل الطفرة البيبويمرز (Baby Boomers). وجّه المستجيبون غرفة معيشة عائلية كبيرة و مطبخ كبير كأبرز ميزات للاستضافة (كلاهما 92%)، تليها غرفة الطعام الكبيرة و حمام الضيوف (87%). كانت التفضيلات بين غرف النوم والحمامات شبه متعادلة: 44% يفضلون غرفة نوم إضافية و 45% يفضلون حمامًا إضافيًا؛ جيل Z يفضل الحمامات (48% مقابل 39%). أخذت الدراسة عينة من 1,000 بالغ أميركي في الفترة من 17 إلى 19 أكتوبر 2025 دون تطبيق تعديل ما بعد الإحصاء.
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New Realtor.com® survey finds Gen Z and Millennials are leading the charge when it comes to finding homes fit for a feast
Younger generations are especially focused on hosting space:
Yours or Mine? Space Wins the Day
Whether Americans are ready to host or not, the right home features can tip the scales. When asked what would make them more willing to welcome guests, ample space topped the list. A large family room (
Top Features That Increase Willingness to Host Thanksgiving
- A Big Kitchen –
92% - Large Family Room –
92% - Large Dining Room –
86% - Guest Bathroom –
87% - Large Outdoor Space –
76% - Guest Bedroom –
73% - Double Oven –
61%
Even when Americans dream about their ideal entertaining setup, space still beats specialty: roomy gathering areas and functional layouts matter far more than extra appliances.
Extra Bedrooms or Extra Bathrooms? It's a Toss-Up
When it comes to year-round comfort, and perhaps post-feast cleanup, Americans are split right down the middle. Nearly half (
And when it comes to "Brown Friday", the busy day after Thanksgiving when plumbing systems are put to the test, respondents say the ideal number of bathrooms scales with household size. One- and two-person households prefer two bathrooms, while homes with three or more people agree that three bathrooms is the magic number.
Methodology
A sample of 1,000 American adults (age 18 to 65) was surveyed October 17-19, 2025. No post-‐stratification has been applied to the results.
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