New Metro Area Dashboard from NAHB Provides Localized Housing Market Insights
Housing market conditions vary significantly by region because of numerous factors unique to each area. With this in mind, the NAHB economics group developed a new tool that gives industry professionals a comprehensive snapshot of economic conditions in each of the 387 metro areas across the U.S.
Free to the public, the Metro Area Dashboard offers the latest data on each metro area’s demographics, housing market, and local economy. The dashboard was designed to help not only those in the industry, but also the general public make informed, strategic decisions within the housing market.
Key topics illustrated in the Metro Area Dashboard include:
- Housing Market Insights — Examine the latest data such as monthly housing permits, median home prices and housing cost burden levels to identify emerging opportunities in growing markets. The information is also useful in cooling markets to help better align affordability with demand.
- Local Economic Trends — Analyze key metrics such as growth, inflation, and labor market conditions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the economic landscape local residents face.
- Demographic Profiles — Anticipate organic housing demand growth by getting to know the local population via insights on migration patterns and prime home-buying age groups.
To view the Metro Area Dashboard, visit the State and Local Data section of nahb.org.
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