How Big is the Residential Real Estate Market in the US | Growth Drivers & Emerging Trends

Code: MTA8718 Publication Date: Sep 2025

What is the growth rate of US Residential Real Estate Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the US Residential Real Estate Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

Several growth factors promote the growth of the residential real estate market in the US, including a demand for suburban housing, growing disposable incomes, supportive government policies on mortgages, and a larger preference for energy-efficient housing.

Growth Factors for Residential Real Estate Market in the US

  • Increase in demand for affordable and mid-income housing in the suburban areas
  • Expansion of large-scale infrastructure and transit-oriented developments
  • Rise in investments by institutional buyers and real estate funds
  • Growth in sustainable construction and the number of green-certified houses
  • Supportive mortgage financing and low-rate down-payments

Residential Real Estate Market in the US Trends

The residential real estate market in the US is experiencing trends such as increased usage of single-family rental homes, higher amounts of mixed-use residential buildings, and more luxury apartment projects. Another trend includes urban redevelopment and revitalization initiatives that drive the demand for modern housing options for young professionals and families, and one of the largest changes affecting the residential real estate market in the US is the role of digital platforms and AI tools. Trends on the sustainability front are also prompting the offering of solar-powered housing, smart HVAC systems, and sustainable construction methods and materials.

Emerging Developments in the Residential Real Estate Market in the US

The residential real estate market in the US is experiencing developments such as increased integration of smart home technologies. Developers are focusing on incorporating IoT-enabled features like advanced security systems, energy management solutions, and voice-controlled devices to enhance residential living standards. Further developments in the residential real estate market in the US include the rise of build-to-rent communities and modular housing construction. These approaches are helping address affordability challenges and reduce delivery timelines.

List of Leading Companies in the Residential Real Estate Market in the US

Some of the leading companies include:

  • Lennar Corporation
  • D.R. Horton, Inc.
  • PulteGroup, Inc.
  • Toll Brothers, Inc.
  • KB Home
  • Taylor Morrison Home Corporation
  • Meritage Homes Corporation
  • Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
  • Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
  • Century Communities, Inc.

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