Top 10 Hot New-Home Markets in the U.S. for 2025 Unveiled
Unveiling the 10 Hottest New-Home Markets in the U.S. for 2025
In its 20th annual report, BUILDER has unveiled the hottest new-home markets in the United States for 2025, highlighting the evolution of home buying trends. Zonda’s analysis reveals that Texas, Arizona, Georgia, and Florida dominate the top eight positions in the rankings, continuing a trend that underscores the significance of the Sunbelt region.
A Shift in Home Buying Trends
The report reflects changing demographics, notably a considerable influence of Millennials and the cusp of Generation Z on the housing market. With nearly half of Millennials now classified as homeowners, their home buying habits are anticipated to shape future demand significantly. According to Ali Wolf, chief economist for Zonda and NewHomeSource, the blend of Millennials and Gen Z buyers is poised to push housing trends towards suburban areas, a change many industry experts are closely monitoring.
In 2025, the top ten hottest markets are as follows:
1. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
2. Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
3. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
4. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
5. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
6. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
7. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
8. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
9. Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
10. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Demographic Trends and Their Impact
The report highlights that nearly two-thirds of the top markets feature a higher concentration of