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United States Housing Units Under Construction, Total

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.HUC.M.SA

Latest (y/y)−3.3%September 2026
Previous (y/y)−2.5%August 2026
Level1,280.0 thousandsSeptember 2026

United States Housing Units Under Construction, Total was down 3.3% year on year in September 2026, compared with −2.5% in August 2026.

The level stood at 1,280.0 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −15.7% (Jan 2025) to 26.3% (Apr 2022), averaging 3.1%.

United States Housing Units Under Construction, Total, annual % change, Jan 1997 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Housing Units Under Construction, Total, annual % change, Jan 1997 – Sep 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
United States Housing Units Under Construction, Total, level (thousands)05001,0001,500200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Housing Units Under Construction, Total, level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 20261,280.0 thousands−3.3
August 20261,280.0 thousands−2.5
July 20261,267.0 thousands−5.6
June 20261,256.0 thousands−6.8
May 20261,252.0 thousands−8.1
April 20261,268.0 thousands−9.0
March 20261,262.0 thousands−9.9
February 20261,270.0 thousands−9.9
January 20261,270.0 thousands−9.7
December 20251,281.0 thousands−10.4
November 20251,301.0 thousands−9.4
October 20251,312.0 thousands−10.4
September 20251,323.0 thousands−11.1
August 20251,313.0 thousands−13.6
July 20251,342.0 thousands−13.4
June 20251,348.0 thousands−14.2
May 20251,363.0 thousands−14.3
April 20251,394.0 thousands−13.4
March 20251,400.0 thousands−14.6
February 20251,409.0 thousands−15.0
January 20251,407.0 thousands−15.7
December 20241,430.0 thousands−14.9
November 20241,436.0 thousands−15.1
October 20241,464.0 thousands−13.0

Last 24 observations. The full history (369 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1996
Observations369
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high26.3% (Apr 2022)
10-year low−15.7% (Jan 2025)
10-year average3.1%
Source agencyU.S. Census Bureau
Makrognosis codeUS.HUC.M.SA

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FAQ

What is the current housing Units Under Construction, Total in United States?
The latest reading is −3.3% year on year for September 2026, published by U.S. Census Bureau.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Census Bureau and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.HUC.M.SA.

Last updated 2026-10-24. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Original title: “Housing Units Under Construction, Total”.