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2026-09-24

US New Homes: Share Over 2,400 sq ft Falls From a 53% Peak in 2017 to 41%

US New Homes: Share Over 2,400 sq ft Falls From a 53% Peak in 2017 to 41%

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Share of new US single-family homes by floor area, 1978-2025 | The largest homes (2,400+ sq ft) peaked at 53% in 2017 and are now 41%; homes under 1,200 sq ft just 5%

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