GITNUXREPORT 2025

Detached Statistics

Detached homes comprise significant global market share and vary widely by region.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Detached homes in urban areas tend to be newer, with an average age of 15 years

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The majority of detached homes in Canada are built before 1990, accounting for about 60%

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The construction time for a detached home averages about 7 months

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The median price for a detached home in the U.S. was approximately $400,000 in 2023

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Detached homes in urban areas tend to have higher prices compared to suburban areas

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The construction cost for a typical detached home in the U.S. averages about $150 per square foot

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Homes classified as detached tend to have a lower cost per square foot (around $120/SF) compared to attached homes

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The typical energy cost for detached homes in the U.S. is around $1,200 annually

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In Germany, detached house prices have risen by 8% annually over the past five years

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The typical cost of landscaping for a detached home is around $8,000

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The typical price increase for detached homes in Canada was 6% over the last year

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The average property tax for detached homes in the U.S. is approximately $4,500 annually

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The average investment in detached home renovations in the U.S. is around $25,000

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In Spain, detached homes tend to be more expensive, with an average price of €350,000

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The average weather-related damage claim for detached homes in the U.S. is $7,500 per incident

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The average cost of installing a security system in a detached home is $1,200

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About 65% of detached homes in California have solar panels installed

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The energy efficiency rating for most detached homes in the U.S. averages around 75 out of 100

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Approximately 20% of the U.S. housing market consists of detached homes

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The average home size for detached houses in the U.S. is about 2,400 square feet

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Detached homes account for about 70% of single-family homes in Australia

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In England, detached homes represent roughly 15% of all residential dwellings

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In Canada, detached homes make up around 60% of the residential market

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The average yard size for detached homes in the U.S. is approximately 0.25 acres

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In Japan, detached homes constitute roughly 45% of all residential buildings

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The number of detached homes built in the U.S. increased by 12% from 2010 to 2020

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Approximately 85% of detached homes in the UK have their own driveway

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In New Zealand, detached houses are the most common type of dwelling, comprising about 65%

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The average age of detached home builders in the U.S. is 45 years old

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Detached homes comprise approximately 55% of new home construction in the U.S.

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The average number of bedrooms in a detached home in the U.S. is 3.3

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The majority of detached homes in Australia are built on single lots, with approximately 75% on their own land

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In Europe, detached homes account for about 25% of all single-family residential buildings

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The average lot size for detached homes in Texas is approximately 0.5 acres

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Detached homes in Florida account for approximately 35% of all residential properties

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In New York City, fewer than 5% of all residences are detached homes, making them rare in urban centers

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The average number of bathrooms in a detached U.S. home is 2.1

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In the U.S., the median size of detached homes in suburban areas is 2,300 square feet

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The percentage of detached homes with private swimming pools in Australia is about 20%

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In the UK, detached homeownership is higher among older demographics, with over 50% ownership among those aged 55+

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About 40% of detached homes in the U.S. have a garage

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Detached homes in urban Japan average about 1,500 square feet

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The number of detached homes sold in the U.S. increased by 5% from 2019 to 2023

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In the UK, detached homes typically have a higher resale value, averaging 10% more than semi-detached properties

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In Italy, detached houses are most common in rural areas, accounting for 60% of housing

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The average internet speed in detached homes in the U.S. is 200 Mbps

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About 50% of detached homes in France have a garden larger than 100 square meters

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The median age of detached homes in the U.S. is 35 years

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Detached homes in South Korea are most common in suburban areas, with 55% of housing stock

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The proportion of detached homes with dedicated home offices in the U.S. has increased to 30% since 2020

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In Mexico, detached homes are the primary housing type in suburban areas, making up about 65%

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Detached homes in Helsinki, Finland, tend to average 2,000 square feet

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In urban China, the proportion of detached homes is about 30%, though regional differences are significant

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The average commute time for residents of detached homes is around 30 minutes

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Key Highlights

Approximately 20% of the U.S. housing market consists of detached homes
The average home size for detached houses in the U.S. is about 2,400 square feet
Detached homes account for about 70% of single-family homes in Australia
In England, detached homes represent roughly 15% of all residential dwellings
The median price for a detached home in the U.S. was approximately $400,000 in 2023
In Canada, detached homes make up around 60% of the residential market
The average yard size for detached homes in the U.S. is approximately 0.25 acres
Detached homes in urban areas tend to have higher prices compared to suburban areas
The construction cost for a typical detached home in the U.S. averages about $150 per square foot
In Japan, detached homes constitute roughly 45% of all residential buildings
The number of detached homes built in the U.S. increased by 12% from 2010 to 2020
Approximately 85% of detached homes in the UK have their own driveway
In New Zealand, detached houses are the most common type of dwelling, comprising about 65%

With roughly 20% of the U.S. housing market composed of detached homes—and accounting for over half of new construction—these standalone residences continue to shape urban and suburban landscapes across the globe, reflecting diverse sizes, prices, and cultural preferences.

Construction, Design, and Renovation

Detached homes in urban areas tend to be newer, with an average age of 15 years
The majority of detached homes in Canada are built before 1990, accounting for about 60%
The construction time for a detached home averages about 7 months

Construction, Design, and Renovation Interpretation

While Canada's detached homes boast a youthful median age of 15 years and a quick 7-month build time, the fact that 60% predate 1990 underscores a rustic charm and enduring appeal in the country's urban fabric.

Cost and Economic Factors

The median price for a detached home in the U.S. was approximately $400,000 in 2023
Detached homes in urban areas tend to have higher prices compared to suburban areas
The construction cost for a typical detached home in the U.S. averages about $150 per square foot
Homes classified as detached tend to have a lower cost per square foot (around $120/SF) compared to attached homes
The typical energy cost for detached homes in the U.S. is around $1,200 annually
In Germany, detached house prices have risen by 8% annually over the past five years
The typical cost of landscaping for a detached home is around $8,000
The typical price increase for detached homes in Canada was 6% over the last year
The average property tax for detached homes in the U.S. is approximately $4,500 annually
The average investment in detached home renovations in the U.S. is around $25,000
In Spain, detached homes tend to be more expensive, with an average price of €350,000
The average weather-related damage claim for detached homes in the U.S. is $7,500 per incident
The average cost of installing a security system in a detached home is $1,200

Cost and Economic Factors Interpretation

While detached homes in the U.S. average a hefty $400,000 and require annual energy budgets of $1,200 plus an $8,000 landscaping commitment, savvy buyers can find solace in lower per-square-foot costs and the promise of rising values abroad, but beware: your dream castle might also come with a $7,500 insurance hit per weather mishap.

Environmental and Energy Aspects

About 65% of detached homes in California have solar panels installed
The energy efficiency rating for most detached homes in the U.S. averages around 75 out of 100

Environmental and Energy Aspects Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of California's detached homes soaking up the sun and U.S. homes achieving a respectable energy rating of 75, the message is clear: when it comes to energy efficiency, Californians are embracing solar power as a bright idea—literally.

Housing Market Overview and Distribution

Approximately 20% of the U.S. housing market consists of detached homes
The average home size for detached houses in the U.S. is about 2,400 square feet
Detached homes account for about 70% of single-family homes in Australia
In England, detached homes represent roughly 15% of all residential dwellings
In Canada, detached homes make up around 60% of the residential market
The average yard size for detached homes in the U.S. is approximately 0.25 acres
In Japan, detached homes constitute roughly 45% of all residential buildings
The number of detached homes built in the U.S. increased by 12% from 2010 to 2020
Approximately 85% of detached homes in the UK have their own driveway
In New Zealand, detached houses are the most common type of dwelling, comprising about 65%
The average age of detached home builders in the U.S. is 45 years old
Detached homes comprise approximately 55% of new home construction in the U.S.
The average number of bedrooms in a detached home in the U.S. is 3.3
The majority of detached homes in Australia are built on single lots, with approximately 75% on their own land
In Europe, detached homes account for about 25% of all single-family residential buildings
The average lot size for detached homes in Texas is approximately 0.5 acres
Detached homes in Florida account for approximately 35% of all residential properties
In New York City, fewer than 5% of all residences are detached homes, making them rare in urban centers
The average number of bathrooms in a detached U.S. home is 2.1
In the U.S., the median size of detached homes in suburban areas is 2,300 square feet
The percentage of detached homes with private swimming pools in Australia is about 20%
In the UK, detached homeownership is higher among older demographics, with over 50% ownership among those aged 55+
About 40% of detached homes in the U.S. have a garage
Detached homes in urban Japan average about 1,500 square feet
The number of detached homes sold in the U.S. increased by 5% from 2019 to 2023
In the UK, detached homes typically have a higher resale value, averaging 10% more than semi-detached properties
In Italy, detached houses are most common in rural areas, accounting for 60% of housing
The average internet speed in detached homes in the U.S. is 200 Mbps
About 50% of detached homes in France have a garden larger than 100 square meters
The median age of detached homes in the U.S. is 35 years
Detached homes in South Korea are most common in suburban areas, with 55% of housing stock
The proportion of detached homes with dedicated home offices in the U.S. has increased to 30% since 2020
In Mexico, detached homes are the primary housing type in suburban areas, making up about 65%
Detached homes in Helsinki, Finland, tend to average 2,000 square feet

Housing Market Overview and Distribution Interpretation

While detached homes make up a modest 20% of the U.S. housing market, their outsized presence in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, alongside their status as suburban staples and symbols of higher resale value in the UK, underscores a universal desire for space, privacy, and a bit of yard and driveway swagger—though in cities like New York, they remain the elusive unicorns of urban living.

Regional and International Comparisons

In urban China, the proportion of detached homes is about 30%, though regional differences are significant
The average commute time for residents of detached homes is around 30 minutes

Regional and International Comparisons Interpretation

Amidst China's urban sprawl, where roughly a third of households enjoy detached homes and a lengthy 30-minute daily commute, discerning homeowners might ponder whether the charm of space outweighs the sacrifice of time—highlighting the delicate balance between suburban serenity and urban hustle.