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RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
The Greying of Gotham: The NYC Rental Market is Getting Older
Over the past two decades, the New York City metro rental market hasn’t just grown — it has aged. Beneath the headline narratives about rent growth and post-pandemic volatility, a quieter structural shift has been unfolding: nearly all net growth in rental households has come from renters over the age of 35, while the number of under-35 renters has barely changed.

Jonathan O'Kane
6 days ago


How Utility Costs Vary by Rental Property Type
The average household pays $220 monthly to heat and power their homes. However, utility costs vary widely by property type.

Jason M. Davis
Mar 5, 2025


Buckle Up: Commuter Car Usage Growing in America’s Largest Cities
Across the top 10 US cities by population, a growing share of commuters are utilizing private vehicles as their mode of transportation.

Jonathan O'Kane
Jun 28, 2023


Racial Inequities in Housing & Environmental Quality
In this installment, we explore redlining's impact on racial disparities observed in housing and environmental quality in the US.

The Chandan Economics Research Team
Feb 16, 2023


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