U.S. Chamber: The State of Housing in America
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently shared a report on the housing supply in the country. The report, titled The State of Housing in America, details the need to meet growing demand while improving affordability, driving economic growth and supporting workforce mobility.
The report shares the following data about the housing shortage in Wisconsin:
The economic impact of the housing shortage in Wisconsin:
- $7,731,119,738Â in lost economic output
- $4,692,764,686Â less in personal income
- 61,887Â jobs not generated
*Data from U.S. Chamber Analysis, REMI+ Economic Model.
Current housing market in Wisconsin:
- Median listing price:Â $369,900
- Median listing price per square foot:Â $205
- Total listings in January:Â 12,063
- New listings in January:Â 3,692
- New listings as percent of total listings:Â 30.6%
- Median days on market:Â 66
*Data from Realtor.com, January 2025.
Visit USChamber.com to read the full report
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