Average size of homes in the biggest cities in the U.S. 2023

Published by Statista Research Department, May 23, 2024

Among the 50 largest cities by population in the United States, Milwaukee, WI, had the largest homes in 2023. The average size of a home was over 2,000 square feet, while in Portland, OR, the average home was 1070 square feet. Since 1975, U.S. homes have grown substantially bigger.

Average size of homes in the biggest cities in the United States in 2023 (in square feet)

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July 2023

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United States

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2023

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50 largest cities by population

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