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U.S. Census Bureau. (October 28, 2024). Number of homes in the United States in 2024, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1042111/single-family-vs-multifamily-homes-usa/
U.S. Census Bureau. "Number of homes in the United States in 2024, by type (in 1,000s)." Chart. October 28, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1042111/single-family-vs-multifamily-homes-usa/
U.S. Census Bureau. (2024). Number of homes in the United States in 2024, by type (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1042111/single-family-vs-multifamily-homes-usa/
U.S. Census Bureau. "Number of Homes in The United States in 2024, by Type (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 28 Oct 2024, /statistics/1042111/single-family-vs-multifamily-homes-usa/
U.S. Census Bureau, Number of homes in the United States in 2024, by type (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1042111/single-family-vs-multifamily-homes-usa/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Number of homes in the United States in 2024, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph], U.S. Census Bureau, October 28, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1042111/single-family-vs-multifamily-homes-usa/