Housing Growth Highest in Urban Cores of Fast-Growing Metros

Texas counties enjoy fastest growth in housing units. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Housing Growth Highest in Urban Cores of Fast-Growing Metros The total number of housing units in the United States grew 6.7% between 2010 and 2020 but the growth was not equal across metropolitan and micropolitan areas and beyond and even declined in some areas. All growth occurred in Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs), which include both metropolitan areas (metros) and micropolitan areas (micros). Read More Housing units in central and outlying parts of metropolitan areas, which encompassed about 84.5% of all housing units in 2020, grew more than 7.9% from 2010 to 2020. Micros and non-CBSAs had less growth and some areas saw dips in the total number of housing units over the decade. Central parts of micropolitan areas experienced a 1.5% increase while outlying pockets of micropolitan areas and non-CBSAs had net losses of 1.7% and 2.7%, respectively. Continue reading to learn more about: Impact of housing crisis Growth in occupied units outpaces growth in total housing units in CBSAs Big gains and declines in metropolitan counties Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Zillow and Census Bureau Data Show Pandemic's Impact on Housing Market: The housing market stalled in spring 2020 but rebounded by summer. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency management, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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