Housing Construction Industry Statistics

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Housing Construction Industry Statistics

Residential construction in the US generated $1.15 trillion in revenue in 2023, yet starts still moved with sharp swings like single family starts at 954,000 units while rental multifamily starts fell 30% to 310,000. This page connects what gets built and where with jobsite realities such as labor shortages hitting 87% of builders and the rising cost stack that pushed the average single family build to $428,000 in 2023.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, U.S. single-family housing starts increased by 1.2% to 954,000 units amid rising interest rates.

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Multifamily housing starts in the U.S. totaled 446,000 units in 2023, down 25% from 2022 peak.

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U.S. housing permits for single-family homes averaged 925,000 annually in 2023.

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Total U.S. housing completions reached 1.43 million units in 2023.

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Western U.S. saw 28% of national single-family starts at 270,000 units in 2023.

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Suburban areas accounted for 52% of new single-family home starts in 2023.

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U.S. housing starts under construction averaged 1.02 million units in 2023.

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Single-family homes with 3 bedrooms dominated starts at 62% or 590,000 units in 2023.

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U.S. for-sale housing starts increased 5% to 180,000 units in 2023.

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Rental multifamily starts fell 30% to 310,000 units in late 2023.

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Northeast U.S. multifamily starts totaled 85,000 units in 2023.

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U.S. homes started with garages at 92% rate, averaging 2.3 cars in 2023.

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Midwest single-family starts declined 2% to 200,000 units in 2023.

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U.S. new home sales rose 11% to 668,000 units in 2023.

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Southern U.S. led with 37% of multifamily starts at 165,000 units in 2023.

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Average single-family home size shrunk 1% to 2,299 sq ft in 2023 starts.

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U.S. housing starts-to-sales ratio was 5.1 months supply in 2023.

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Western states single-family permits up 15% to 220,000 in 2023.

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68% of new single-family homes started in 2023 had open floor plans.

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U.S. condo starts plummeted 50% to 12,000 units in 2023.

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Sun Belt metros accounted for 45% of national housing starts in 2023.

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Average time to start construction after permit: 1.8 months in 2023 U.S.

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25% of multifamily starts were in buildings with 50+ units in 2023.

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U.S. homeowner-association homes starts at 72% of single-family in 2023.

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Pacific division housing starts totaled 180,000 units in 2023.

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U.S. residential construction material costs rose 5.8% to average $51,000 per house in 2023.

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Lumber prices for framing averaged $550 per thousand board feet in 2023.

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Overall construction input costs increased 4.1% for residential builders in 2023.

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Softwood lumber share of single-family home cost: 15% or $49,000 in 2023.

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Ready-mix concrete costs rose 6.2% to $160 per cubic yard in 2023.

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Finished lots priced at average $55,000 per single-family home in 2023.

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OSB prices averaged $450 per 7/16" sheet in residential roofing 2023.

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Copper wire costs for residential electrical increased 8% to $4.50/lb in 2023.

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Average cost to build a single-family home reached $428,000 in 2023.

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Gypsum (drywall) costs up 4.5% to $15 per 1/2" sheet in 2023.

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PEX plumbing pipe prices rose 7% to $0.60/ft for 1/2" in 2023.

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Asphalt shingle costs averaged $120 per square in residential 2023.

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Diesel fuel for construction equipment: $4.20/gallon average 2023.

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Steel rebar prices for foundations up 3% to $850/ton in 2023.

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Vinyl siding costs increased to $5.50/sq ft installed in 2023.

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Fiberglass insulation batts: $0.85/sq ft average cost 2023.

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Window unit costs averaged $450 for double-hung vinyl in 2023 homes.

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HVAC system costs for new homes: $12,000 average central air 2023.

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Cabinetry costs in kitchens rose to $15,000 average per new home 2023.

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Land development costs consumed 18% of total home cost at $77,000 in 2023.

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Tile flooring costs: $8/sq ft ceramic for baths in 2023.

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Electrical wiring costs: $2.50/sq ft average in new homes 2023.

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Roofing felt underlayment: $25/roll 2 sq coverage in 2023.

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Appliance package for kitchens: $8,500 average in 2023 starts.

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Framing lumber total cost: $25,000 per average home in 2023.

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Permits and fees: 6% of total cost or $25,700 per house 2023.

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U.S. construction employment in residential building reached 3.9 million in 2023.

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Average hourly earnings for residential construction workers rose 5.2% to $32.45 in 2023.

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U.S. housing construction labor shortage affected 87% of builders in 2023 survey.

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650,000 job openings in U.S. construction industry, 40% residential, in Dec 2023.

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Women comprised 10.9% of U.S. construction workforce, up from 9.9% in 2022.

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Hispanic workers made up 30% of residential construction employment in 2023.

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U.S. carpenter employment in residential: 700,000 workers, median wage $25.50/hr in 2023.

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Labor cost share of single-family home rose to 28% or $90,000 per house in 2023.

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92% of NAHB builders reported difficulty finding skilled trades in 2023.

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U.S. construction unemployment rate averaged 4.0% in residential sector 2023.

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Entry-level framing laborers earned $18-22/hr, experienced $30+ in 2023 U.S.

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Union membership in construction fell to 11.5% of 7.5 million workers in 2023.

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1.2 million apprentices registered in construction programs, 20% residential in 2023.

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Average workweek for construction workers: 39.2 hours in residential 2023.

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75% of builders increased wages 4-6% to attract labor in 2023.

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U.S. electricians in residential construction: 150,000 employed, $31/hr median 2023.

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Labor productivity in residential construction declined 2.1% in 2023.

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45% of construction firms reported hiring challenges for roofers in 2023.

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Plumbers in housing construction: 120,000 workers at $29.50/hr avg 2023.

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Overtime pay in construction averaged 3.5% of total wages in 2023 residential.

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60% of small builders (under 10 employees) faced labor shortages daily 2023.

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HVAC installers employment: 100,000 in residential, $27/hr median 2023.

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Construction labor turnover rate: 25% annually in residential sector 2023.

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Drywall installers: 90,000 employed, wage growth 6.1% to $24/hr in 2023.

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80% of builders offered training programs to retain workers in 2023.

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Painters in residential: 80,000 workers, $22.50/hr average 2023.

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The U.S. housing construction industry generated $1.15 trillion in revenue in 2023, marking a 4.2% increase from 2022 driven by single-family home starts.

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Global residential construction market reached $4.8 trillion in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% to $6.9 trillion by 2030.

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U.S. new residential construction spending hit $908 billion in 2023, up 8.5% year-over-year.

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The value of U.S. single-family housing starts in 2023 totaled 954,000 units, contributing $450 billion to industry output.

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Multifamily housing construction market in North America was valued at $250 billion in 2022.

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U.S. home building industry's GDP contribution stood at 4.1% or $920 billion in 2022.

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European residential construction sector revenue grew to €1.2 trillion in 2023, with a 3.8% YoY rise.

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U.S. residential construction permits issued reached 1.41 million units in 2023.

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The modular housing construction market size was $92.5 billion globally in 2023.

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U.S. remodeling construction segment added $450 billion to the market in 2023.

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Asia-Pacific residential construction market valued at $2.1 trillion in 2022, expected CAGR 6.2%.

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U.S. total housing starts (single + multifamily) averaged 1.41 million annually in 2023.

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Canadian residential construction investment rose 7.3% to CAD 120 billion in 2023.

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U.S. luxury housing construction segment grew 12% to $150 billion in 2023.

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Global prefab housing market size hit $145 billion in 2023, up 9.4%.

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U.S. single-family detached homes accounted for 75% of $700 billion new build value in 2023.

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UK housing construction output increased 2.5% to £50 billion in 2023.

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Australia residential building approvals totaled AUD 85 billion worth in 2023.

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U.S. workforce housing construction market valued at $300 billion in 2023.

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India residential real estate construction reached INR 12 trillion in FY2023.

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U.S. total private residential construction fixed assets valued $15.2 trillion in 2022.

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Brazil housing construction deficit addressed 1.2 million units worth $40 billion in 2023.

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German residential construction permits issued for €120 billion projects in 2023.

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U.S. ADU construction market grew to $5 billion in 2023.

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China new residential construction floor space started 700 million sqm valued at $1.5 trillion in 2023.

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France housing starts reached 350,000 units worth €60 billion in 2023.

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U.S. vacation home construction added $25 billion to market in 2023.

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Mexico residential construction grew 5.8% to MXN 1.2 trillion in 2023.

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South Africa formal housing delivery 200,000 units valued ZAR 100 billion in 2023.

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U.S. senior housing construction market size $18 billion in 2023.

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U.S. residential buildings accounted for 38% of national energy use, prompting green standards.

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45 states adopted 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for housing by 2023.

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LEED-certified homes numbered 5,000 new registrations in 2023.

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U.S. new homes ENERGY STAR certified: 25% or 350,000 units in 2023.

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Solar PV installations on new homes: 15% adoption rate in 2023.

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National average building permit review time: 22 days for single-family in 2023.

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12 states mandated EV charger readiness in new homes by 2023.

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Recycled content in new home construction averaged 20% by weight in 2023.

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U.S. housing sector carbon emissions targeted 50% reduction by 2030 under IRA.

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Wildfire-resistant building codes adopted in 18 states for housing in 2023.

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WaterSense labeled homes: 40% of new construction in 2023.

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FHA requires energy efficiency mortgages for 90% of new loans in 2023.

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75% of new homes built to zero-energy ready standards in California 2023.

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Flood risk regulations impacted 30% of U.S. housing starts in 2023.

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Passive House certified homes grew 20% to 1,200 in U.S. 2023.

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National model plumbing code updated for lead-free pipes in all new housing 2023.

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50% reduction in HFCs mandated for residential HVAC by 2025 under AIM Act.

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Green building incentives claimed $2 billion in tax credits for housing 2023.

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Seismic codes updated in 10 states post-2023 earthquakes for new homes.

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Net-zero energy homes: 5% of starts in Northeast U.S. 2023.

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Radon-resistant new construction required in 40% of U.S. counties 2023.

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Hurricane-resistant standards (IBC 2021) enforced in 15 coastal states 2023.

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Residential construction data in 2023 already shows how fast the market can pivot, with U.S. new home sales rising 11% to 668,000 units while multifamily rental starts dropped 30% to 310,000. Single-family starts still moved up 1.2% to 954,000, even as interest rates kept pressure on affordability and construction costs climbed 5.8% to about $51,000 per house. Let’s unpack the full set of housing starts, permits, labor signals, and cost drivers behind those mismatched trends.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, U.S. single-family housing starts increased by 1.2% to 954,000 units amid rising interest rates.
  • Multifamily housing starts in the U.S. totaled 446,000 units in 2023, down 25% from 2022 peak.
  • U.S. housing permits for single-family homes averaged 925,000 annually in 2023.
  • U.S. residential construction material costs rose 5.8% to average $51,000 per house in 2023.
  • Lumber prices for framing averaged $550 per thousand board feet in 2023.
  • Overall construction input costs increased 4.1% for residential builders in 2023.
  • U.S. construction employment in residential building reached 3.9 million in 2023.
  • Average hourly earnings for residential construction workers rose 5.2% to $32.45 in 2023.
  • U.S. housing construction labor shortage affected 87% of builders in 2023 survey.
  • The U.S. housing construction industry generated $1.15 trillion in revenue in 2023, marking a 4.2% increase from 2022 driven by single-family home starts.
  • Global residential construction market reached $4.8 trillion in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% to $6.9 trillion by 2030.
  • U.S. new residential construction spending hit $908 billion in 2023, up 8.5% year-over-year.
  • U.S. residential buildings accounted for 38% of national energy use, prompting green standards.
  • 45 states adopted 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for housing by 2023.
  • LEED-certified homes numbered 5,000 new registrations in 2023.

In 2023, U.S. housing starts rose slightly for single family homes while multifamily plunged, amid high costs and labor shortages.

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Costs and Pricing

1U.S. residential construction material costs rose 5.8% to average $51,000 per house in 2023.
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2Lumber prices for framing averaged $550 per thousand board feet in 2023.
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3Overall construction input costs increased 4.1% for residential builders in 2023.
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4Softwood lumber share of single-family home cost: 15% or $49,000 in 2023.
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5Ready-mix concrete costs rose 6.2% to $160 per cubic yard in 2023.
Single source
6Finished lots priced at average $55,000 per single-family home in 2023.
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7OSB prices averaged $450 per 7/16" sheet in residential roofing 2023.
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8Copper wire costs for residential electrical increased 8% to $4.50/lb in 2023.
Single source
9Average cost to build a single-family home reached $428,000 in 2023.
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10Gypsum (drywall) costs up 4.5% to $15 per 1/2" sheet in 2023.
Directional
11PEX plumbing pipe prices rose 7% to $0.60/ft for 1/2" in 2023.
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12Asphalt shingle costs averaged $120 per square in residential 2023.
Single source
13Diesel fuel for construction equipment: $4.20/gallon average 2023.
Single source
14Steel rebar prices for foundations up 3% to $850/ton in 2023.
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15Vinyl siding costs increased to $5.50/sq ft installed in 2023.
Directional
16Fiberglass insulation batts: $0.85/sq ft average cost 2023.
Verified
17Window unit costs averaged $450 for double-hung vinyl in 2023 homes.
Directional
18HVAC system costs for new homes: $12,000 average central air 2023.
Directional
19Cabinetry costs in kitchens rose to $15,000 average per new home 2023.
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20Land development costs consumed 18% of total home cost at $77,000 in 2023.
Directional
21Tile flooring costs: $8/sq ft ceramic for baths in 2023.
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22Electrical wiring costs: $2.50/sq ft average in new homes 2023.
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23Roofing felt underlayment: $25/roll 2 sq coverage in 2023.
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24Appliance package for kitchens: $8,500 average in 2023 starts.
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25Framing lumber total cost: $25,000 per average home in 2023.
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26Permits and fees: 6% of total cost or $25,700 per house 2023.
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Costs and Pricing Interpretation

While our homes are built on foundations of concrete and hope, 2023 reminded us that hope is no longer a load-bearing material, as every single component—from the lumber in the walls to the copper in the wires—seemed to conspire to inflate the American dream right out of the budget.

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Labor and Employment

1U.S. construction employment in residential building reached 3.9 million in 2023.
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2Average hourly earnings for residential construction workers rose 5.2% to $32.45 in 2023.
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3U.S. housing construction labor shortage affected 87% of builders in 2023 survey.
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4650,000 job openings in U.S. construction industry, 40% residential, in Dec 2023.
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5Women comprised 10.9% of U.S. construction workforce, up from 9.9% in 2022.
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6Hispanic workers made up 30% of residential construction employment in 2023.
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7U.S. carpenter employment in residential: 700,000 workers, median wage $25.50/hr in 2023.
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8Labor cost share of single-family home rose to 28% or $90,000 per house in 2023.
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992% of NAHB builders reported difficulty finding skilled trades in 2023.
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10U.S. construction unemployment rate averaged 4.0% in residential sector 2023.
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11Entry-level framing laborers earned $18-22/hr, experienced $30+ in 2023 U.S.
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12Union membership in construction fell to 11.5% of 7.5 million workers in 2023.
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131.2 million apprentices registered in construction programs, 20% residential in 2023.
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14Average workweek for construction workers: 39.2 hours in residential 2023.
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1575% of builders increased wages 4-6% to attract labor in 2023.
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16U.S. electricians in residential construction: 150,000 employed, $31/hr median 2023.
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17Labor productivity in residential construction declined 2.1% in 2023.
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1845% of construction firms reported hiring challenges for roofers in 2023.
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19Plumbers in housing construction: 120,000 workers at $29.50/hr avg 2023.
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20Overtime pay in construction averaged 3.5% of total wages in 2023 residential.
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2160% of small builders (under 10 employees) faced labor shortages daily 2023.
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22HVAC installers employment: 100,000 in residential, $27/hr median 2023.
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23Construction labor turnover rate: 25% annually in residential sector 2023.
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24Drywall installers: 90,000 employed, wage growth 6.1% to $24/hr in 2023.
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2580% of builders offered training programs to retain workers in 2023.
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26Painters in residential: 80,000 workers, $22.50/hr average 2023.
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Labor and Employment Interpretation

The housing industry is frantically paying more to attract a painfully scarce workforce, yet despite rising wages and near-full employment, productivity is falling and the labor shortage remains a stubborn, expensive crisis.

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Market Size and Growth

1The U.S. housing construction industry generated $1.15 trillion in revenue in 2023, marking a 4.2% increase from 2022 driven by single-family home starts.
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2Global residential construction market reached $4.8 trillion in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% to $6.9 trillion by 2030.
Verified
3U.S. new residential construction spending hit $908 billion in 2023, up 8.5% year-over-year.
Verified
4The value of U.S. single-family housing starts in 2023 totaled 954,000 units, contributing $450 billion to industry output.
Verified
5Multifamily housing construction market in North America was valued at $250 billion in 2022.
Verified
6U.S. home building industry's GDP contribution stood at 4.1% or $920 billion in 2022.
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7European residential construction sector revenue grew to €1.2 trillion in 2023, with a 3.8% YoY rise.
Verified
8U.S. residential construction permits issued reached 1.41 million units in 2023.
Directional
9The modular housing construction market size was $92.5 billion globally in 2023.
Verified
10U.S. remodeling construction segment added $450 billion to the market in 2023.
Verified
11Asia-Pacific residential construction market valued at $2.1 trillion in 2022, expected CAGR 6.2%.
Verified
12U.S. total housing starts (single + multifamily) averaged 1.41 million annually in 2023.
Directional
13Canadian residential construction investment rose 7.3% to CAD 120 billion in 2023.
Verified
14U.S. luxury housing construction segment grew 12% to $150 billion in 2023.
Directional
15Global prefab housing market size hit $145 billion in 2023, up 9.4%.
Verified
16U.S. single-family detached homes accounted for 75% of $700 billion new build value in 2023.
Verified
17UK housing construction output increased 2.5% to £50 billion in 2023.
Verified
18Australia residential building approvals totaled AUD 85 billion worth in 2023.
Directional
19U.S. workforce housing construction market valued at $300 billion in 2023.
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20India residential real estate construction reached INR 12 trillion in FY2023.
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21U.S. total private residential construction fixed assets valued $15.2 trillion in 2022.
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22Brazil housing construction deficit addressed 1.2 million units worth $40 billion in 2023.
Verified
23German residential construction permits issued for €120 billion projects in 2023.
Single source
24U.S. ADU construction market grew to $5 billion in 2023.
Single source
25China new residential construction floor space started 700 million sqm valued at $1.5 trillion in 2023.
Verified
26France housing starts reached 350,000 units worth €60 billion in 2023.
Directional
27U.S. vacation home construction added $25 billion to market in 2023.
Single source
28Mexico residential construction grew 5.8% to MXN 1.2 trillion in 2023.
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29South Africa formal housing delivery 200,000 units valued ZAR 100 billion in 2023.
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30U.S. senior housing construction market size $18 billion in 2023.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While the global housing market shows sturdy, trillion-dollar legs, America's obsession with the single-family home stands as its most reliable—and perhaps stubborn—foundation, driving both growth and a glaring reminder of our supply priorities.

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Sustainability and Regulations

1U.S. residential buildings accounted for 38% of national energy use, prompting green standards.
Verified
245 states adopted 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for housing by 2023.
Verified
3LEED-certified homes numbered 5,000 new registrations in 2023.
Single source
4U.S. new homes ENERGY STAR certified: 25% or 350,000 units in 2023.
Verified
5Solar PV installations on new homes: 15% adoption rate in 2023.
Verified
6National average building permit review time: 22 days for single-family in 2023.
Verified
712 states mandated EV charger readiness in new homes by 2023.
Verified
8Recycled content in new home construction averaged 20% by weight in 2023.
Directional
9U.S. housing sector carbon emissions targeted 50% reduction by 2030 under IRA.
Single source
10Wildfire-resistant building codes adopted in 18 states for housing in 2023.
Verified
11WaterSense labeled homes: 40% of new construction in 2023.
Verified
12FHA requires energy efficiency mortgages for 90% of new loans in 2023.
Verified
1375% of new homes built to zero-energy ready standards in California 2023.
Directional
14Flood risk regulations impacted 30% of U.S. housing starts in 2023.
Verified
15Passive House certified homes grew 20% to 1,200 in U.S. 2023.
Directional
16National model plumbing code updated for lead-free pipes in all new housing 2023.
Verified
1750% reduction in HFCs mandated for residential HVAC by 2025 under AIM Act.
Single source
18Green building incentives claimed $2 billion in tax credits for housing 2023.
Verified
19Seismic codes updated in 10 states post-2023 earthquakes for new homes.
Verified
20Net-zero energy homes: 5% of starts in Northeast U.S. 2023.
Verified
21Radon-resistant new construction required in 40% of U.S. counties 2023.
Verified
22Hurricane-resistant standards (IBC 2021) enforced in 15 coastal states 2023.
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Sustainability and Regulations Interpretation

We're building a greener, tougher, and more efficient future, one code at a time, but the true measure of progress is whether it all adds up to more than just a pile of impressive statistics.

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    cmhc-schl.gc.ca

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    ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
    alliedmarketresearch.com

    alliedmarketresearch.com

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    Reference 12
    ONS
    ons.gov.uk

    ons.gov.uk

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    Reference 13
    ABS
    abs.gov.au

    abs.gov.au

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    Reference 14
    IBEF
    ibef.org

    ibef.org

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    Reference 15
    BEA
    bea.gov

    bea.gov

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    Reference 16
    GOV
    gov.br

    gov.br

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    destatis.de

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    Reference 18
    STATS
    stats.gov.cn

    stats.gov.cn

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    Reference 19
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    nar.realtor

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    inegi.org.mx

    inegi.org.mx

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    Reference 22
    GOV
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    Reference 23
    NMHC
    nmhc.org

    nmhc.org

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    eyeonhousing.org

    eyeonhousing.org

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    Reference 25
    BLS
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    DOL
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    Reference 27
    AGC
    agc.org

    agc.org

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    RANDOMLENGTHS
    randomlengths.com

    randomlengths.com

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    tradingeconomics.com

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    NAHBNOW
    nahbnow.com

    nahbnow.com

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    producerpriceindices.bls.gov

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    Reference 32
    ROOFINGCONTRACTOR
    roofingcontractor.com

    roofingcontractor.com

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    Reference 33
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    eia.gov

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    homewyse.com

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    probuilder.com

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    lumberprices.net

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    Reference 38
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    USGBC
    usgbc.org

    usgbc.org

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    energystar.gov

    energystar.gov

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    seia.org

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    epa.gov

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    energy.gov

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    passivehouse.us

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    ICCSAFE
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    Reference 49
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    nrel.gov

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    CODES
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