NBC New York

How long do New Yorkers live? On average, we just got a little more time

They call New York City residents "hard" for a reason. But we're getting more time to shake it off. Stats released by the NYC Health Department Tuesday show citywide life expectancy at birth rose to ...
Columbus Dispatch

See how long the average commute is in Columbus | Getting There column

Does your daily commute in Columbus take a little over 22 minutes? Then congratulations, you are an average Columbus driver! At least according to U.S. Census Bureau data released earlier this fall.
Live Science

Einstein was right: Time ticks faster on Mars, posing new challenges for future missions

Clocks on Mars tick faster by about 477 microseconds each Earth day, a new study suggests. This difference is significantly more than that for our moon, posing potential challenges for future crewed ...
The Hill

Gas prices: US average drop below $3 — except in these states

(NEXSTAR) — For the first time since 2021, the national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. has dropped below $3, but not every state gets to enjoy the record-low price. AAA reported ...
Morningstar

Here's the message to draw from the S&P 500 falling below the 50-day average for the first time in 139 sessions

Is the S&P 500 falling below its 50-day average something to get worried about? How would an 8% gain before dividends sound? If that sounds solid if unspectacular, you'd be right: according to the ...
WTVD

Are wait times decreasing at NC DMVs? ABC11 I-Team takes deep dive into statewide wait time data

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The ABC11 I-Team uncovers a massive drop in average wait times at N.C. DMV locations statewide in October, but more than half have an average wait time of over an hour. The ...
AZFamily

Average first-time homebuyer is 40 years old, study finds

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The average age of a first-time home buyer in the United States has reached 40 years old, the oldest on record, according to a new study. First-time homebuyers now make up just 21 ...
The New York Times

First-Time Home Buyers Are Older Than Ever

“It’s kind of a shocking number,” said an economist with the National Association of Realtors. By Julia Carpenter The path to homeownership continues to get longer, with the median age of first-time ...
USA Today

First-time buyers in the housing market are at an all-time low

As housing remains scarce, pricey, and out of reach, the share of first-time home buyers has hit an all-time low. Just 21% of buyers were first-timers in the 12 months ending June 2025, the National ...
Investopedia

The Typical First-Time Homebuyer Is Now 40 Years Old

Take A Number: A Striking Figure In Economic News Today Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered the pandemic-era economy in hundreds of stories over the past ...
Newsweek

Americans Now Buying First Home at Record Average Age of 40

The average age of first-time homebuyers in the U.S. has now reached the all-time high of 40. This is according to a new report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), confirming that ...