Over the past decade, the trend of Americans moving to outer suburbs accelerated, with suburbs growing by 11.9% compared to 5.9% in principal cities from 2013 to 2023. Fastest-growing suburbs are concentrated in the Sun Belt and Mountain West, with notable increases in areas like Dallas, Phoenix, and Houston, indicating a notable shift away from downtown living. Many suburbs are located over 30 miles from their central cities, highlighting changing preferences for housing as working remotely becomes more common. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau was utilized to track these trends.
From 2013 to 2023, while principal cities grew by 5.9%, outer suburbs saw an increase of 11.9%, reflecting a significant trend in housing and population movement.
In metro areas of the Sun Belt and Mountain West, suburbs like those in Dallas, Phoenix, and Houston lead the way, indicating a shift in where Americans choose to live.
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