Housing Starts in the United States increased to 1321 Thousand units in June from 1263 Thousand units in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Housing Starts - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of existing homes for sale in the United States decreased overall since 2013, while the number of newly built homes for sale followed the opposite trend. As of June 2024, there were over *** million existing and ******* newly built housing units for sale. Unlike new homes, the existing housing inventory typically increased in the second and third quarters of the year when the housing market is more active.

United States Number of Housing Unit: Northeast data was reported at 24,343.000 Unit th in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 24,317.000 Unit th for Jun 2018. United States Number of Housing Unit: Northeast data is updated quarterly, averaging 22,883.000 Unit th from Mar 1992 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 107 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24,343.000 Unit th in Sep 2018 and a record low of 21,842.000 Unit th in Mar 1992. United States Number of Housing Unit: Northeast 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.EB011: Number of Housing Units.

The primary reasons for purchasing a home in the United States in 2024 varied among home buyers. Approximately one in four homebuyers bought a home because they desired to have their own home. Having one's own home was mainly considered by millennial buyers during their home buying process.

In 2018, there were 4.06 million mobile homes in the United States, and this number is set to fall to 1.72 million by 2023.

United States Number of Housing Unit: Vacant: Year Round: For Rent data was reported at 3,343.000 Unit th in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,206.000 Unit th for Jun 2018. United States Number of Housing Unit: Vacant: Year Round: For Rent data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,802.000 Unit th from Mar 1965 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 215 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,588.000 Unit th in Sep 2009 and a record low of 1,120.000 Unit th in Dec 1969. United States Number of Housing Unit: Vacant: Year Round: For Rent 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.EB011: Number of Housing Units. Series Remarks Data for 1979 Q1 to Q4 was revised to reflect changes made in 1980. Data for 1989 Q1 to Q4 was revised to include year-round vacant mobile homes. Data for 1993 Q1 to Q4 was revised based on the 1990 Census. Data for 2002 Q1 to Q4 was revised based on the 2000 Census.

The number of new houses sold in the United States took a big hit during the financial crisis, dropping from a high of around *** million houses sold in 2005 to a low of *** thousand homes sold in 2011 – around a ** percent decrease. While the economy has largely recovered since the crisis, consumers remained hesitant when it comes to buying homes. In 2020, demand for housing surged and house sales volumes spiked to *******. Housing construction remains suppressed One of the main challenges in the U.S. housing market is the insufficient number of new homes built. During the financial crisis, construction slowed dramatically, and has still struggled to recover. Construction costs, on the other hand, have risen notably, making homeownership increasingly pricier. House prices on the rise Unsurprisingly, the median sales price of new homes has risen substantially. In 2024, the U.S. Case Shiller National Home Price Index, reached *** index points, suggesting the price of a home tripled since 2000, the base year of the index.

Graph and download economic data for Homeownership Rate in the United States (RHORUSQ156N) from Q1 1965 to Q1 2025 about homeownership, housing, rate, and USA.

The number of single-family homes listed for sale in the 50 largest metros in the United States in January 2025 ranged between 1,000 and 26,000. Dallas, TX, which is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country, had the most active listings that month, totaling ******. New York, NY — the biggest metro in the country — had ****** active listings. Additionally, it was one of the few metros where inventory declined between January 2024 and January 2025.

United States Number of Housing Unit: Vacant: Year Round data was reported at 13,220.000 Unit th in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,103.000 Unit th for Jun 2018. United States Number of Housing Unit: Vacant: Year Round data is updated quarterly, averaging 9,099.000 Unit th from Mar 1965 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 215 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,491.000 Unit th in Jun 2010 and a record low of 4,255.000 Unit th in Dec 1970. United States Number of Housing Unit: Vacant: Year Round 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.EB011: Number of Housing Units. Series Remarks Data for 1979 Q1 to Q4 was revised to reflect changes made in 1980. Data for 1989 Q1 to Q4 was revised to include year-round vacant mobile homes. Data for 1993 Q1 to Q4 was revised based on the 1990 Census. Data for 2002 Q1 to Q4 was revised based on the 2000 Census.

Graph and download economic data for New One Family Homes for Sale in the United States (HNFSEPUSSA) from Jan 1963 to May 2025 about 1-unit structures, family, new, sales, housing, and USA.

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United States Number of Housing Unit: Vacant data was reported at 17,231.000 Unit th in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,073.000 Unit th for Jun 2018. United States Number of Housing Unit: Vacant data is updated quarterly, averaging 12,114.000 Unit th from Mar 1965 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 215 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,061.000 Unit th in Mar 2009 and a record low of 5,980.000 Unit th in Dec 1968. United States Number of Housing Unit: Vacant 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.EB011: Number of Housing Units. Series Remarks Data for 1979 Q1 to Q4 was revised to reflect changes made in 1980. Data for 1989 Q1 to Q4 was revised to include year-round vacant mobile homes. Data for 1993 Q1 to Q4 was revised based on the 1990 Census. Data for 2002 Q1 to Q4 was revised based on the 2000 Census.

The number of smart homes in the smart home market in the United States was forecast to continuously increase between 2023 and 2028 by in total 39.7 million users (+62.59 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the indicator is estimated to reach 103.15 million users and therefore a new peak in 2028. Notably, the number of smart homes of the smart home market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find other key market indicators concerning the average revenue per user (ARPU) and user penetration. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

The number of home sales in the United States peaked in 2021 at almost seven million after steadily rising since 2018. Nevertheless, the market contracted in the following year, with transaction volumes falling to 4.8 million. Home sales remained muted in 2024, with a mild increase expected in 2025 and 2026. A major factor driving this trend is the unprecedented increase in mortgage interest rates due to high inflation. How have U.S. home prices developed over time? The average sales price of new homes has also been rising since 2011. Buyer confidence seems to have recovered after the property crash, which has increased demand for homes and also the prices sellers are demanding for homes. At the same time, the affordability of U.S. homes has decreased. Both the number of existing and newly built homes sold has declined since the housing market boom during the coronavirus pandemic. Challenges in housing supply The number of housing units in the U.S. rose steadily between 1975 and 2005 but has remained fairly stable since then. Construction increased notably in the 1990s and early 2000s, with the number of construction starts steadily rising, before plummeting amid the infamous housing market crash. Housing starts slowly started to pick up in 2011, mirroring the economic recovery. In 2022, the supply of newly built homes plummeted again, as supply chain challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic and tariffs on essential construction materials such as steel and lumber led to prices soaring.

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Housing Starts Multi Family in the United States increased to 414 Thousand units in June from 317 Thousand units in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Housing Starts Multi Family.

The number of vacant homes for rent in the United States increased for the third year in a row in 2024, after reaching a record low in 2021. In the fourth quarter of 2024, there were approximately *** million unoccupied housing units for rent.

The number of new homes sold increased in 2024, but remained below the levels observed during the 2020-2021 housing boom. Conventional loans are the most popular financing option, accounting for 513,000 of the 686,000 home purchases in 2024. Despite comprising a small share of sales, cash purchases have risen notably over the past five years. This can be explained by the dramatic increase in mortgage interest rates, which makes cash purchases more attractive for those who can afford them. Development of house prices The U.S. housing market is suffering a supply shortage, which has contributed to a substantial increase in house prices. Over the past five years, construction costs risen notably, pushing the price of newly built homes up. Meanwhile, income growth has failed to keep up, resulting in a worsening housing affordability. According to the house price to income index, home prices outgrew income by nearly 32 percent between 2015 and 2024. Is the U.S. housing stock growing? There were approximately 187 million housing units in the U.S. in 2024, indicating an increase of one percent over the previous year. Apart from new-single family housing, the number of newly built multifamily units has also risen notably. Multifamily allows construction in denser urban areas with overheated housing markets, earning it increasing popularity among investors.

Home Ownership Rate in the United States decreased to 65.10 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 65.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.