Despite the current COVID-19 recession and the initial drop in home sales, the national housing market expanded significantly in 2020.
Aging Baby Boomers and declining fertility rates mean that for the first time in the country’s history, older people—those 65 years and older—are projected to outnumber children by 2030.
With air travel down, many Americans are hitting the roads during COVID-19. Assuming local regulations allow for it, exploring the outdoors can be a good way to vacation safely during this turbulent time.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for many businesses and workers, it has led to greater flexibility for workers in some industries.
While most states rely heavily on three sources of taxes, many of the lowest-tax states for residents generate tax revenue in ways that do not financially burden those residents in a direct way.
Increasing global temperatures will bring changes to our environment, economy, and society, but one of the most pronounced effects will be the impact on sea level rise.
The severe weather events of 2020 are part of a larger trend—the frequency of extreme weather conditions in the U.S. is on the rise as climate change accelerates.
With air travel still suppressed in the wake of COVID-19, those making holiday travel plans will likely be traveling by car. Increased road travel raises the risk for accidents and road fatalities, making holidays a particularly dangerous time to travel.
In a nationwide effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, millions of Americans have transitioned to remote work. Some companies have already committed to remote working conditions beyond 2020.
While working from home has its benefits for certain individuals, it can be hard for parents—especially mothers—to work from home while juggling family responsibilities.
While a large share of student loans are currently in forbearance due to COVID-19 aid programs, students—many of whom might struggle to find work in a depressed economy—will be put in a precarious situation when aid programs end.
Women’s labor force participation has grown significantly in the last 70 years. Despite this progress, however, a sizable gender pay gap between men and women remains.
Housing inventory varies significantly by location and some parts of the country are more likely than others to have new homes.
According to the CDC, almost 10 percent of American adults have asthma. Some populations are more susceptible to developing asthma than others.
Household size in the U.S. is inching up for the first-time in over a century due to lower housing inventory and skyrocketing rents.
Despite many physically demanding jobs being essential, research suggests it may become increasingly difficult to hire for these roles.
The best-paying metros for millennials are a diverse set, with a mix of high-cost coastal cities and more affordable cities in the Midwest.
The increase in remote work means that U.S. workers are relying even more on technology, which could have an effect on the demand for IT administrators—a group that was in demand even before COVID-19.
Although manufacturing output has grown overall, the growth has not been equal among manufacturing subsectors. The change in manufacturing jobs over the last two decades also differs substantially on a geographic basis.
For decades, metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. have invested in high-density housing—building more apartment buildings, condos, and other multi-unit complexes.
Despite a growing interest in health awareness, COVID-19 led to a sharp, immediate decline in physical activity among U.S. adults as gyms closed and residents increasingly stayed home.
Homeownership is becoming less and less attainable due to rising home prices. But while the cost of homeownership is high, renters often face an even heavier financial burden.
Since the first major outbreak in March 2020, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have continued to unfold. One emerging trend is a drop in rent prices in select major metropolitan areas.
While the share of women in construction has remained relatively flat over the past 30 years, a number of industry trends could increase their representation in the future.
As winter approaches, drivers in many states likely will face hazardous road conditions due to snow and ice. These 15 states present the most …