U.S. Cities Investing in More Affordable Housing

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, according to the National Association of Realtors. In the 2025 edition of their U.S. Cities Investing in More Affordable Housing report, researchers at Construction Coverage examine national housing affordability trends, where builders are prioritizing lower-cost homes, and which areas are expanding their supply of attainable housing the fastest.

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