BEA Housing starts 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Housing starts (measured in units) is an important economic indicator for BEA, providing insights into structural trends, policy impacts, and development trajectories. This metric is widely used by researchers, analysts, and policymakers to monitor economic conditions and inform decision-making. In BEA, Housing starts reflects the interplay of domestic policies, global market forces, and long-term demographic and technological changes. Tracking this indicator over time reveals patterns of growth, volatility, and structural transformation that shape the country's economic outlook. Access to reliable, timely data is essential for evidence-based analysis, whether for academic research, investment strategy, or public policy evaluation. Data is sourced from Us Census Bureau and updated regularly on EconDash. Use EconDash's interactive chart to explore Housing starts data, apply custom date ranges, and benchmark BEA against peer economies.