The number of excess bedrooms in American homes has significantly increased since 1980, despite a decline in the number of individuals per household, which fell from 3.1 in 1970 to 2.5 in 2023. As real estate evolves, locations with high bedroom counts differ significantly from those with minimal excess bedrooms. Experts predict a shift towards smaller homes fueled by changing generational habits and economic factors. This transition indicates a rising preference among homeowners to downsize rather than upsizing, reflecting changing societal norms and financial realities.
The trend is shifting towards smaller homes, with fewer excess bedrooms, reflecting changing generational social behaviors and economic factors driven by today's market.
In 1980, American homes had 7 million extra bedrooms, but now the average number of persons per household has dropped from 3.1 in 1970 to 2.5 in 2023.
Housing markets with fewer extra bedrooms, like Miami and New York, contrast with those like Memphis and Ogden, where excess bedrooms are more common.
As baby boomers age and shift priorities, the growing preference for smaller living spaces reflects economic pressures and changing social norms.
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