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Statistical Brief: Housing Changes: 1981 to 1991

Report Number SB/93-5

In the decade between 1981 and 1991, America witnessed quite a few housing-related changes. This Brief focuses on some of the key ones:

  • The jump in housing costs, particularly real estate taxes.
  • The “graying” of homeowners.
  • The homeownership dip for most groups.
  • The growth in metropolitan areas.
  • Our less crowded homes.

Data come from the American Housing Survey (AHS), a biennial survey of approximately 45,0000 households. The AHS is conducted by the Census Bureau and sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Information in this Brief on housing costs and home values are for specified owners and renters only. See the note in the graph for who’s included.

Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
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