The average floor area of dwellings in England in 2024 varied by tenure type. In this year, the usable floor area was largest for owner occupiers (110 square meters), followed by private renters (75 square meters). The smallest dwellings were those belonging to social renters (66 square meters). In 2025, around 4 million houses in England were of the social housing kind.

In 2024, the average floor area of new houses built in Taranaki, New Zealand was around 176 square meters. The average floor area of new houses built across the nation that year was about 142 square meters.

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In 2023, the average size of a single-family home built for sale in the United States amounted to 2,514 square feet. Although in the past five years American homes have been shrinking, since 1975, they have almost doubled in size. This trend towards larger homes seems illogical given that the average size of families has shrunk over the same period. Why are American homes so large? Homes in the U.S. are among the largest in the world, only surpassed by Australia. There are thought to be several reasons for this, including the concentration of wealth in the country, and the deeply engrained driving culture which means that cheaper land outside city centers is easily accessible. Where are the largest homes located? The size of homes also varies regionally, with the largest homes being located in wealthy, urban areas and in the South. Large homes, or McMansions as they’re often called, are especially popular in Texas. In 2023, Milwaukee and Omaha had the largest average home size.

In financial year 2022, the average floor area of new houses built in the Australian Capital Territory was about 259 square meters. In comparison, the average floor area of new homes built in Tasmania was just over 182 square meters that same year.

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Between January and May 2024, the average floor area of new houses built in New Zealand was about 142 square meters. The lowest average floor area recorded for new homes built across the nation within the last decade was in 2023 at around 140 square meters.

United States Private Housing Starts: 1 Unit: Floor Area: Average data was reported at 2,495.000 sq ft in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,551.000 sq ft for Jun 2018. United States Private Housing Starts: 1 Unit: Floor Area: Average data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,484.000 sq ft from Mar 1999 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 79 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,736.000 sq ft in Mar 2015 and a record low of 2,210.000 sq ft in Mar 1999. United States Private Housing Starts: 1 Unit: Floor Area: Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EA014: Private Housing Units: Started: By Purpose and Design.

Ireland Average Floor Area per Unit: Planning Permission Granted: Houses data was reported at 160.400 sq m in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 153.400 sq m for Mar 2018. Ireland Average Floor Area per Unit: Planning Permission Granted: Houses data is updated quarterly, averaging 132.100 sq m from Mar 1977 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 160 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 220.000 sq m in Jun 2012 and a record low of 104.000 sq m in Jun 1977. Ireland Average Floor Area per Unit: Planning Permission Granted: Houses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office of Ireland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.EA001: Planning Permissions Granted Statistics.

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New Privately Owned Housing Completions in the United States, Average Square Feet of Floor Area for One-Family Units was 2379.00000 Thous. of Units in October of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, New Privately Owned Housing Completions in the United States, Average Square Feet of Floor Area for One-Family Units reached a record high of 2698.00000 in April of 2015 and a record low of 1875.00000 in January of 1987. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for New Privately Owned Housing Completions in the United States, Average Square Feet of Floor Area for One-Family Units - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

In 2023, the average usable floor area in Poland was nearly 131 square meters in single-family buildings, with the fewest floor area being built in houses in urban areas.

The dataset contains NSS 78th round compiled data on Average Floor Area of living and other rooms and Average Number of Rooms in a House or Flat Constructed or Purchased for the First Time after 31.03.2014 and Owned at the time of NSO Survey

New Privately Owned Housing Starts Median Square Feet of Floor Area for One-Family Units in the Northeast Census Region was 2565.00000 Thous. of Units in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, New Privately Owned Housing Starts Median Square Feet of Floor Area for One-Family Units in the Northeast Census Region reached a record high of 2712.00000 in January of 2019 and a record low of 2046.00000 in July of 2024. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for New Privately Owned Housing Starts Median Square Feet of Floor Area for One-Family Units in the Northeast Census Region - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

In 2023, the average size per dwelling in Japan was 90.86 square meters. When broken down by prefecture, Toyama stood out as the prefecture with the largest average floor area per housing unit, while Tokyo had the smallest average floor area in the same year. Real estate in Japan The real estate industry is an important pillar of the Japanese economy and ranked as the third-largest industry in Japan in terms of value added in 2022. Despite this, the number of unoccupied dwellings in Japan has been steadily increasing for over thirty years. Many unoccupied homes are empty and abandoned. This trend can be attributed to two primary factors: the aging of the population and the challenges faced by empty house owners in managing and utilizing properties, as most of these homes are either managed by older individuals or family inheritance. Housing in Tokyo The monthly residential property price index in Tokyo Prefecture has experienced a significant upward trend in the past years. Tokyo holds the largest population in Japan, with approximately 14 million inhabitants, making it the world’s largest urban agglomeration. The city’s appeal lies in its many renowned universities and corporate headquarters, which draws migrants from other prefectures, particularly young individuals. However, Japan is currently experiencing an investment boom in real estate, fueled by overseas investment. This has resulted in central Tokyo apartments becoming less affordable for many people.

The average usable floor space in dwellings per person in Poland increased in the observed period, reaching nearly 32 square meters in 2023.

The highest average floor space per dwelling in Poland was in 2011, at over 107 square meters. Since then, the useful floor area has decreased, reaching 90 square meters in 2023.

New Privately Owned Housing Starts Average Square Feet of Floor Area for One-Family Units in the Midwest Census Region was 2253.00000 Thous. of Units in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, New Privately Owned Housing Starts Average Square Feet of Floor Area for One-Family Units in the Midwest Census Region reached a record high of 2924.00000 in January of 2014 and a record low of 2088.00000 in July of 2001. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for New Privately Owned Housing Starts Average Square Feet of Floor Area for One-Family Units in the Midwest Census Region - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Cambodia Floor Area: Average sq m per Person: Urban data was reported at 14.700 sq m in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.000 sq m for 2020. Cambodia Floor Area: Average sq m per Person: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 14.850 sq m from Jun 2020 (Median) to 2021, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 sq m in 2020 and a record low of 14.700 sq m in 2021. Cambodia Floor Area: Average sq m per Person: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cambodia – Table KH.H005: Occupied Dwellings: Floor Area.

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