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Browse reports prepared by our research team on the construction industry. We use data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, among other sources, to provide readers with up-to-date data and statistics relevant to the construction industry.

Construction Workforce | Residential Real Estate

The Fastest-Growing Jobs in Construction

Cellular tower repair

Recent projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) suggest that construction employment will continue to grow at a rate exceeding the national average over the next decade. These are the fastest-growing jobs in construction.

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

Multi-family construction

Multi-family housing plays a crucial role in bolstering housing availability in states with substantial urban populations. Looking at new units authorized by building permits in 2024, researchers identified the states and metros building the most multi-family housing.

The Most Popular Construction Jobs in the U.S.

Construction worker

It is estimated that an additional 501,000 construction professionals will be needed in the industry this year, plus an additional 454,000 in 2025 on top of normal hiring. These are the most popular construction jobs in the U.S. right now.

The Best U.S. Cities to Find a Starter Home

Suburban home

While conditions are challenging for new home buyers everywhere, some parts of the U.S. are more favorable than others. These are the best U.S. metros and states to find a new starter home.

Cities With the Highest Home Price-to-Income Ratios

Suburban home

Housing is the largest regular expenditure for most households, so the failure of wages to keep up with housing prices can make housing costs even more expensive in real dollars. To find the locations with the highest home price-to-income ratios, researchers ranked locations by the median home price divided by the median annual household income.

U.S. Cities Investing in More Affordable Housing

Suburban home

Middle-income buyers are being squeezed out of the market: as of early 2025, households earning around $75,000 annually could afford just 21% of listings—less than half the share available to them before the pandemic. These are the U.S. metros and states that are investing in more affordable housing.

Construction Jobs With the Fastest-Growing Wages

Construction laborer

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.

Best-Paying States for Women in Construction

Female construction worker

Nationally, full-time female workers earn $54,044 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.

Cities Where You’re Most Likely to Find a Newly-Built Home

New construction

The median age of a home in the U.S. is now over 40 years old, underscoring the need for both renovation of existing properties and the construction of new ones to meet growing demand. These are the locations with the most newly-built homes.

U.S. Cities With the Biggest Change in Rent Prices

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More than half of all U.S. states have seen rent grow by double-digit percentages. At the metro level, the pace of rent changes can be even more stark. These are the locations with the biggest increases in median rent from 2024 to 2025.

U.S. Cities Investing the Most in Home Improvements

Home improvement

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.

The Best-Paying Cities for Construction Workers

Construction worker

Despite rising material costs, a tight labor market, and stubborn inflation, construction workers’ wages are climbing faster than most industries—a 15% pay boost in just two years, more than double the increase across all occupations. These are the best-paying metros and states for construction workers in 2025.

Cities With the Most Mortgage Delinquencies

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We analyzed data from the CFPB, Census, Zillow, and BLS to identify the U.S. metros with the highest mortgage delinquency rates. Our study reveals rising missed payments driven by affordability challenges, as homeowners nationwide face increasing financial strain.

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