Millennials are 13 times more likely than baby boomers to purchase a haunted house, according to a survey of 1,000 Americans released by Clever Real Estate.

Although millennials are more likely to believe in the supernatural, the brokerage says that’s not the reason why this generation is willing to share their space with a ghost or two. Haunted or stigmatized homes with sketchy histories often come with lower price tags that better fits millennials’ budgets as they search for their first home.

“Many (31 percent) are interested in spending under $200,000, which can severely limit their options in throughout much of the country,” the report read.

“In a previous report, we noted that 67 percent of millennials are willing to buy a fixer-upper, which jives with our current finding and suggests millennials might be more willing to deal with character flaws, like faint whispers in the dead of night.”

Beyond generational differences, the report revealed a clear contrast between genders and their willingness to live in a haunted home. Men are twice as likely to live near a cemetery, 2.4 times more likely to purchase a haunted home, and three times more likely to live in a home where someone was murdered.

Clever says men’s willingness to live in a haunted home comes from two factors: They’re less likely to believe in paranormal incidences, and they’re more likely to choose the first listing they find.

“The tendency for women to disregard creepy homes could be a microcosm of larger gender differences in buying and shopping habits,” the report read. “Women are more likely to ‘shop around’ and spend more time considering multiple options than men.”

Although this report may come as welcome news to an agent listing a home with a ghastly past, it’s important to note that some states require agents to disclose if a murder has happened in a home.

“The law urges buyers, sellers and their agents to engage in fair and honest dealing with all principals in the real estate transaction,” explained agent Dana Bull in a haunted home explainer for Zillow. “However, the laws that regulate disclosure of sketchy events vary from state to state.”

“Some state laws explicitly relieve the salesperson or broker of the obligation to disclose certain property stigmas,” she added. “But if you or your agent asks a seller’s agent directly, they must answer truthfully.”

Email Marian McPherson

Show Comments Hide Comments
Sign up for Inman’s Morning Headlines
What you need to know to start your day with all the latest industry developments
By submitting your email address, you agree to receive marketing emails from Inman.
Success!
Thank you for subscribing to Morning Headlines.
Back to top
Only 3 days left to register for Inman Connect Las Vegas before prices go up! Don't miss the premier event for real estate pros.Register Now ×
Limited Time Offer: Get 1 year of Inman Select for $199SUBSCRIBE×
Log in
If you created your account with Google or Facebook
Don't have an account?
Forgot your password?
No Problem

Simply enter the email address you used to create your account and click "Reset Password". You will receive additional instructions via email.

Forgot your username? If so please contact customer support at (510) 658-9252

Password Reset Confirmation

Password Reset Instructions have been sent to

Subscribe to The Weekender
Get the week's leading headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Top headlines from around the real estate industry. Breaking news as it happens.
15 stories covering tech, special reports, video and opinion.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
It looks like you’re already a Select Member!
To subscribe to exclusive newsletters, visit your email preferences in the account settings.
Up-to-the-minute news and interviews in your inbox, ticket discounts for Inman events and more
1-Step CheckoutPay with a credit card
By continuing, you agree to Inman’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

You will be charged . Your subscription will automatically renew for on . For more details on our payment terms and how to cancel, click here.

Interested in a group subscription?
Finish setting up your subscription
×