Old Housing, New Needs

Only 10% of homes in the U.S. are aging-ready, while a quarter of all older households have trouble using some of the features of their home.

How Disasters Affect the Nation’s Housing

Using administrative records from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Census Bureau housing unit estimates now reflect the impact of natural disasters.

A Decade After the Recession, Housing Costs Ease for Homeowners

More homeowners are spending a smaller share of their income on housing, but the burden has not changed for renters.

The Impact of the Tech Boom on Housing

Zillow economists combine Census Bureau housing data and their statistics to measure the impact of the tech boom on rental prices and home values.

Homeownership Remains Below 2006 Levels for All Age Groups

The U.S. homeownership rate in the second quarter of 2018 was higher than at the same time in 2016 but no age group has fully returned to pre-recession levels.

NIMBY Meets YIMBY: Housing Movement Pushes for More Housing

Skyrocketing housing prices fuel the Yes In My Backyard campaign popular in costly metropolitan areas such as San Francisco.

Number of Housing Units Fluctuates in Past Decade

States where housing units were booming from 2006-07 declined mid-decade but started gaining again in 2015-16. Some states have been losing all along.

Homeownership Higher in Rural Areas

The American dream of home ownership is achieved more by rural than urban residents.