Jonathan Jones

Jonathan Jones

Jonathan Jones is a senior researcher and data journalist for Construction Coverage. He received his J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and has degrees in philosophy and political science from UCLA. When Jon is not researching real estate and public policy, he likes to fix up old cars and work on home improvement projects.
  • Joined: October 26, 2018
  • Articles: 95
Senior homebuyers

American Cities With the Oldest Homebuyers

A growing number of Americans are opting to age in place or downsize—creating even more competition for younger buyers in an already challenging post-pandemic real estate market. While buyers over 55 years old account for 21.2% of all homebuyers nationally, the numbers vary widely by location.
For rent sign

U.S. Cities With the Highest Rent Prices

12 states now have median market rents exceeding $2,000 per month, an increase from nine states last year. These are the states and metros with the highest rent prices in the nation.
Suburban homes

American Cities With the Biggest Seasonal Changes in Home Prices

Though predictable overall—with home prices often rising in the spring and summer, and demand typically softening in the fall and winter—some housing markets see much greater seasonal changes in home prices than others. These are the locations with the largest seasonal changes in home prices.
Multi-family construction

U.S. Cities Building the Most Multi-Family Housing

Multi-family housing plays a crucial role in bolstering housing availability in states with substantial urban populations. Nationally, approximately 29% of the current housing stock falls under the multi-family category, although this figure exhibits significant regional disparities. Looking at new units authorized by building permits in 2023, researchers identified the states and metros building the most multi-family housing.
Young homeowners

Cities With the Most Homebuyers Under 25

Some U.S. locations prove more favorable to young adults seeking homeownership than others. We calculated the share of all home purchase loans taken out by applicants under 25 years old in 2023, then ranked metros and states accordingly.
Home improvement

U.S. Cities Investing the Most in Home Improvements

Investing in home improvements varies by location due to factors such as cost of living, local economic conditions, and the housing market. Our researchers ranked U.S. states and metros according to the number of home improvement loans taken out per 1,000 owner-occupied households.
Electrician

The Best-Paying U.S. Cities for Electricians

Demand for electricians will grow nearly 3X faster than the overall job growth rate in the coming years, as more of the nation's energy infrastructure transitions to renewable sources. These are the best-paying U.S. states and metros for electricians.
Manufactured housing

U.S. States Investing Most in Manufactured Housing

The average cost per square foot of a manufactured home is $87, roughly half the $166 cost per square foot of a site-built home. For lower- and middle-income families, this more affordable option has significant appeal. Our researchers identified the U.S. states investing the most manufactured housing.
Mortgage delinquency

Cities With the Most Mortgage Delinquencies

A combination of elevated interest rates and the end of most COVID-related financial assistance programs has led to increased frequencies of missed mortgage payments. These are the U.S. metros and states with the most mortgage delinquencies.
Suburban home

Where Are Millennials Buying Homes in the U.S.?

In order to cope with rising prices, millennials are taking out larger home loans with higher loan-to-value ratios than older generations. To identify where millennials are buying homes, researchers ranked metros and states according to the millennial share of conventional home purchase loans originated in 2023.
New construction

U.S. Cities Building the Most Homes

Although supply is a challenge across the U.S., some locations are progressing faster than others in authorizing new construction. Researchers ranked locations according to the number of new housing units authorized per 1,000 existing homes in 2023.
construction site

U.S. Construction Industry Facts, Stats & Trends

Every sector of the U.S. economy relies on the construction industry in some capacity. But just how big is the construction sector and how fast is it growing? This page provides an overview of key statistics and trends within the…

Construction laborer

Construction Jobs With the Fastest-Growing Wages

The U.S. is in the midst of a skilled worker shortage that is projected to worsen as an already aging construction workforce reaches retirement. To fill the demand, construction firms will need to recruit the next generation of skilled workers—and one way to attract more qualified workers is by increasing pay.
Female construction worker

Best-Paying States for Women in Construction

Nationally, full-time female workers earn $52,478 annually in the construction sector. However, pay varies widely by state, and regional differences in the cost of living affect how far a salary will go in a given location. These are the best-paying states for women in construction.