American Housing Survey (AHS) (original) (raw)
The AHS is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The survey is the most comprehensive national housing survey in the United States.
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Data ToolAmerican Housing Survey Table Creator The AHS Table Creator gives you the ability to create customized tables from the American Housing Survey without having to use the Public Use File (microdata). New - 2019 AHS County Level Rodent Estimates Model-based estimates of rodent sightings for all counties in the United States. PUF Codebook: 1973 and Beyond This interactive tool is a reference for those using the AHS Public Use File. The tool contains descriptive information on all AHS variables back to 1973.
News
America Counts StoryHow Do Power Outages Affect Households? October 02, 2024 2023 American Housing Survey data show that housing units in rural areas were more affected by power outages than those in urban areas. Press ReleaseCelebrate the American Housing Survey’s 50th Anniversary September 25, 2024 Today the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. HUD released new housing data from the 2023 AHS, marking half a century of housing insights. America Counts StoryBuying an Older Home? Consider Upkeep Costs, Not Just Purchase Price October 12, 2023 American Housing Survey shows that in 2021 the cost of improving and maintaining older homes was higher in the first two years of ownership than after 10 years.
Data
DataAHS 2023 Summary Tables This report summarized the results of the 2023 survey. The tables are available for the United States and selected metropolitan areas via AHS Table Creator. AHS 2023 National Public Use File (PUF) Files containing individual household responses to the survey questions. For use in generating custom tables. Data can be downloaded in SAS and ASCII formats. AHS 2023 Metropolitan Public Use File (PUF) Files containing individual household responses to the survey questions. For use in generating custom tables. Data can be downloaded in SAS and ASCII formats.
Stories
HousingHow Do Power Outages Affect Households? 2023 American Housing Survey data show that housing units in rural areas were more affected by power outages than those in urban areas. HousingBuying an Older Home? Consider Upkeep Costs, Not Just Purchase Price American Housing Survey shows that in 2021 the cost of improving and maintaining older homes was higher in the first two years of ownership than after 10 years. HousingOwning or Renting the American Dream In recognition of American Housing Month and National Homeownership Month, we explore housing data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Upcoming Releases
Release of 2025 AHS Data 2025 AHS data to be released in Quarter 3 of 2026. Release of Additional 2023 AHS Data Worst case needs data to be released in Quarter 4 of 2025.