Over the past five years, Texas and Florida have emerged as epicenters of population growth in the United States. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS5 (American Community Survey), along with GIS tools and statistical techniques implemented in R, we analyzed the growth trends between 2018 and 2023. The maps presented here provide a […]
The Sunshine and Lone Star States: Hotspots of Population Growth Read More »
Introduction The United States housing market has experienced significant shifts in recent years, with some regions seeing dramatic changes in affordability. Using data on home prices, adjusted for inflation, and median household incomes, this analysis maps the change in the home price-to-income ratio from 2017 to 2022. The findings highlight regional disparities and provide valuable
Where Housing Got Even More Unaffordable: Trends from 2017 to 2022 Read More »
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Housing affordability remains a critical issue in many regions, affecting individuals, policymakers, and businesses. By analyzing the home price-to-income ratio, we can better understand disparities in housing costs and identify areas where affordability challenges are most acute.
Where Can You Afford to Live? Mapping Housing Affordabilty Across the West Read More »
Population trends across the United States over the past decade and a half have revealed a remarkable shift: an increasing expansion in rural populations, particularly in the western states. While much attention is often given to urban growth, the quiet resurgence of rural communities offers an intriguing perspective on the evolving demographic landscape of the
Exploring Rural Population Growth in the Western United States: A Decade of Change Read More »
In recent years, the landscape of housing affordability in the United States has undergone a pronounced transformation, witnessing not only significant disparities but also a recent surge in unaffordability that has extended beyond the traditional coastal hotspots. As cities along both the Atlantic and Pacific shores continue to grapple with skyrocketing real estate prices, this