The Two Americas: A Generation Apart The notion that millennials are a homogeneous generation has been a comforting narrative for some time now. However, recent data suggests this story is not as simple as it seems.
In fact, the numbers reveal a disturbing trend: two distinct cohorts within the millennial generation, with vastly different economic fortunes.
The split between older and younger millennials is evident in the housing market. Those over 36 are buying larger homes, trading up with ease, and using equity to fund their purchases.