Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage.
America’s housing stock is aging, with the majority of homes across the country built decades ago.
According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age of a home in the U.S. is now over 40 years old, underscoring the need for both renovation of existing properties and construction of new ones to meet growing demand.
New-construction homes offer several advantages, including more contemporary designs, better energy efficiency, and lower maintenance costs. However, these benefits often come with a higher price tag and limited availability, especially in densely populated urban areas.
To help homebuyers find which locations have the most newly built homes for sale and what they can expect to pay, researchers at Construction Coverage analyzed the latest data from Zillow and the Census Bureau.
Here are the American cities with the most newer homes.
15. Warner Robins, GA
- New construction share of home sales: 33.6%
- Average sale price for new construction: $321,080
- Average sale price across all homes: $240,150
- New construction price difference: +33.7%
- Median year built: 1993
14. Burlington, NC
- New construction share of home sales: 37.4%
- Average sale price for new construction: $367,183
- Average sale price across all homes: $279,599
- New construction price difference: +31.3%
- Median year built: 1989
13. Pinehurst, NC
- New construction share of home sales: 39.1%
- Average sale price for new construction: $455,833
- Average sale price across all homes: $493,852
- New construction price difference: -7.7%
- Median year built: 1992
12. San Antonio, TX
- New construction share of home sales: 39.5%
- Average sale price for new construction: $354,255
- Average sale price across all homes: $378,450
- New construction price difference: -6.4%
- Median year built: 1995
11. Hinesville, GA
- New construction share of home sales: 39.6%
- Average sale price for new construction: $291,720
- Average sale price across all homes: $253,822
- New construction price difference: +14.9%
- Median year built: 1997
10. Myrtle Beach, SC
- New construction share of home sales: 40.9%
- Average sale price for new construction: $403,782
- Average sale price across all homes: $381,030
- New construction price difference: +6.0%
- Median year built: 2001
9. Fayetteville, AR
- New construction share of home sales: 41.9%
- Average sale price for new construction: $409,857
- Average sale price across all homes: $421,044
- New construction price difference: -2.7%
- Median year built: 1999
8. Austin, TX
- New construction share of home sales: 42.2%
- Average sale price for new construction: $519,953
- Average sale price across all homes: $601,357
- New construction price difference: -13.5%
- Median year built: 2003
7. Raleigh, NC
- New construction share of home sales: 42.7%
- Average sale price for new construction: $523,601
- Average sale price across all homes: $518,968
- New construction price difference: +0.9%
- Median year built: 2001
6. Lakeland, FL
- New construction share of home sales: 43.0%
- Average sale price for new construction: $359,510
- Average sale price across all homes: $322,477
- New construction price difference: +11.5%
- Median year built: 1993
5. Provo, UT
- New construction share of home sales: 43.4%
- Average sale price for new construction: $565,663
- Average sale price across all homes: $573,945
- New construction price difference: -1.4%
- Median year built: 2002
4. Ocala, FL
- New construction share of home sales: 47.0%
- Average sale price for new construction: $305,088
- Average sale price across all homes: $319,859
- New construction price difference: -4.6%
- Median year built: 1995
3. Spartanburg, SC
- New construction share of home sales: 47.8%
- Average sale price for new construction: $309,804
- Average sale price across all homes: $281,182
- New construction price difference: +10.2%
- Median year built: 1988
2. Boise City, ID
- New construction share of home sales: 50.3%
- Average sale price for new construction: $572,830
- Average sale price across all homes: $565,015
- New construction price difference: +1.4%
- Median year built: 1998
1. Jefferson, GA
- New construction share of home sales: 57.8%
- Average sale price for new construction: $467,443
- Average sale price across all homes: $413,391
- New construction price difference: +13.1%
- Median year built: N/A
Methodology
To identify the cities where homebuyers are most likely to find a newly built home, researchers at Construction Coverage analyzed the latest data from Zillow, focusing on home sales over the 12 months ending in September 2024.
Metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) were ranked based on the share of total home sales accounted for by new construction during this period. Additionally, researchers calculated both the average sale price for new construction and the overall average sale price across all homes sold.
For additional context, the median year built for the entire housing stock — not just homes sold — was included using 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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