Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies

U.S. residential relocation rate decline

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: US renter mobility rates reach long-term lows

U.S. residential relocation rates have reached historic lows. Analysis of census data indicates that approximately 11.2% of residents changed homes in 2024, the lowest level since recordkeeping began in 1948 and a 25% de

U.S. multifamily rental market vacancy trends

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: U.S. rental vacancy rates rise to 7.3%

The U.S. multifamily rental market has seen an increase in vacancy rates, rising from a 5.6% low at the end of 2021 to 7.3% in the second quarter of 2026. This shift has provided renters with increased negotiating levera

US housing affordability and rental migration trends

8 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: U.S. population trends and rental policy influence investor interest

The United States housing market continues to face affordability challenges, with recent data highlighting shifting dynamics in the rental sector. While the national rental vacancy rate reached 7.3% in the second quarter