No Single 'Data Center Effect' on Home Values, Realtors Find

No single 'data center effect' on home values, Realtors find

(The Center Square) – There is no single "data center effect" on local housing markets, a new report from the National Association of Realtors finds, complicating the pitch that welcoming the facilities is a sure economic win.

Data center growth clouds housing outlook

The National Association of Realtors identified 33 data center facilities in Bexar County. Realtors reported mixed views on housing impacts, with 25% citing positive effects and 22% negative.

Report: 10 Counties Hold 42% of U.S. Data Centers

A new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has determined that only a few U.S. counties are home to the ongoing data center development boom, and that the construction of these facilities raises home values and improves local economic performance, namely household incomes.  The findings of the NAR 2026 Data Center Impact Report […]

NAR Report: There is No 'Data Center Effect' on Housing Markets

“There is no single data center effect. Instead, the story varies significantly depending on the local market,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR Report: There is No ‘Data Center Effect’ on Housing Markets