Housing Markets

See the fastest growing U.S. counties using the latest Census population estimates, ranked by 2024-2025 percentage growth with numeric population gains compared separately.

Which U.S. metro areas are growing fastest? This 2026 ranking uses Census population estimates to compare the top 10 metros by percentage growth and shows which major metros added the most residents.

Average home size varies considerably across the United States. See all 50 states ranked by average square footage using the latest EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey estimates.

See which states authorized the most new housing in 2025, led by Texas, Florida and California, using final U.S. Census building permit data.

Compare modeled home insurance premiums across all 50 states in 2026 using standardized coverage assumptions, including the highest- and lowest-cost states.

Compare home price appreciation across all 50 states in 2026 to see where home values increased the most, grew slowly or declined.

Compare average home prices across all 50 states in 2026 to see where housing is most and least expensive and how prices vary nationwide.

Explore U.S. buyer’s markets in 2026 where inventory, price reductions and market conditions may give homebuyers greater negotiating leverage.