Welcome to our interactive Housing and Income Data Dashboard, a powerful tool designed to help you explore the evolving landscape of housing costs and income trends across the United States. This dashboard is built to provide you with an in-depth look at how these crucial factors have changed over time, allowing you to filter the data by specific metro areas or states or even view a comprehensive summary of trends nationwide.
Highlights:
- Do detailed research per state or metro area
- Compare two metro areas or two states
- Look at BI-driven future home price projections
Whether you’re a researcher, a prospective homeowner, or simply someone interested in the economic dynamics of housing, this dashboard offers a user-friendly interface to dig into the data and uncover valuable insights. Our goal is to make this information accessible and actionable, so you can better understand the factors driving housing affordability in your area and beyond.
Our full list of citations for the data are here:
Purpose and Mission
At My Barndo Plans, our mission is clear: we aim to lower the cost of new homes and increase the number of homeowners across the country. We believe that achieving this goal starts with understanding the broader trends in housing costs and income levels. By identifying patterns, spotting gaps, and analyzing changes over time, we can develop strategies that make homeownership more accessible and affordable for more people. To that end, we offer affordable home kits and home plans to get people started toward more affordable living.
This dashboard is a key part of our commitment to transparency and data-driven decision-making. By providing public access to this wealth of information, we empower you to explore the same trends and insights that guide our work. Whether you’re a policymaker, industry professional, or simply passionate about the housing market, this tool is here to support your efforts. We believe that by sharing these insights, we can collectively work towards a future where homeownership is within reach for more Americans.
We encourage you to use this data to inform your own research, make data-driven decisions, or even contribute to the broader conversation on housing affordability. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of future homeowners.
Accessibility and Public Use
We believe that data should be accessible to everyone, which is why we’re making this Housing and Income Data Dashboard publicly available for all to use. You’re welcome to explore, analyze, and use the data in your own projects, research, or reports without needing to ask for permission. All we ask is that if you do use this data, please provide a citation with a link back to this dashboard as your source. This ensures that others can also access and benefit from the same information.
In the spirit of collaboration and shared knowledge, we invite you to share any insights or findings you uncover while using this dashboard. If you come across something particularly interesting or impactful, let us know! We’re always looking for new perspectives and would be happy to feature any compelling analyses on our platform. This is not just a tool for us—it’s a resource for everyone interested in making informed decisions about housing and income trends.
Conclusion
The Housing and Income Data Dashboard is more than just a collection of numbers; it’s a window into the economic forces shaping our communities. By making this tool available to the public, we hope to foster a deeper understanding of housing affordability and its impact on people’s lives. Whether you’re looking to buy a home, influence policy, or simply stay informed, this dashboard provides the insights you need to navigate the complexities of the housing market.
At My Barndo Plans, we’re committed to transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. We encourage you to take full advantage of this resource, share your discoveries, and join us in our mission to make homeownership more attainable for everyone. Together, we can build a future where housing is both affordable and accessible, one data-driven decision at a time.
Data Resource List to Build the Dashboard
ALL TIME INCOME DATA
Year
Data Source
Notes
2024
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewqtr.t03.htm
Currently only first quarter
2020 – 2023
https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm
Forbes doesn’t show it directly, but the number one source for Forbes is the Bureau of Labor Statistics
FULL HOME DATA
Year
Data Source
Notes
2018 – 2022
https://www.fhfa.gov/data/single-family-census-tract-file
Only pulled Young Adult Data
HOUSING PRICING DATA
Year
Data Source
Notes
2018 – 2024
https://www.zillow.com/research/data/
69.78K Data Points
HOUSING VOLUME DATA
Year
Data Source
Notes
March 2018 – June 2024
https://www.zillow.com/research/data/
7,138 Data Points
MORTGAGE RATE DATA
Year
Data Source
Notes
1971 – July 2024
https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms
Per Week
POPULATION DATA
Year
Data Source
Notes
2020, 2023, 2024
https://worldpopulationreview.com/states
By State
RENT INFO DATA
Year
Data Source
Notes
2018 – 2024 (Metro Area)
https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html#data_2024
Combined multiple year datasets
2015 – 2024 (National)
https://www.zillow.com/research/data/ – Rentals (Smoothed)
All Homes Plus Multifamily Time Series
HOUSING PRICE TO INCOME DATA
Year
Data Source
Notes
2017 – 2022
Don’t have exact link
Harvard
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/income-poverty/historical-income-people.html