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What the typical American's life looks like in 2026, by the numbers
- The average one-way commute to work for Americans is 27.2 minutes.
- In 2025, the median age at first marriage was 30.8 years for men and 28.4 years for women, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Full-Time employed Americans worked an average of 8.1 hours on workdays in 2025, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' American Time Use Survey.
- The median age of first-time homebuyers in the U.S. reached a record high of 40, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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What the typical American's life looks like in 2026, by the numbers
How average are you? Using the latest available federal and industry data, here are 15 numbers that help define everyday American life in 2026.
·Helena, United States
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