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Housing starts in the US - Data and Analysis (1980-2032)

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Housing starts

1980-2032

Estimated Value in 2026

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2021-26 CAGR XX%
2025-26 Change XX%

Forecast Value in 2032

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2026-32 CAGR XX%
2026-27 Change XX%

This driver measures the number of new, privately owned housing units started in a given year. This includes both single-unit and multi-unit developments. The data is sourced from the US Census Bureau and is the sum of unadjusted monthly data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the housing starts in the US in 2026?

The housing starts in the US in 2026 was 1,350.57 thousands.

How has the housing starts in the US changed in 2026?

The housing starts in the US declined by -3.37% in 2026.

What was the forecast growth rate of housing starts in the US over the next five years?

IBISWorld’s data and analysis on housing starts in the US includes forecasted growth rates over the next five years.

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