Among the presented U.S. regions, Virginia had the highest IT capacity of data centers in operation as well as of those planned in the second half of 2025. The live IT capacity of data centers in Virginia stood at * megawatts, while megawatts were under construction. Atlanta follows as the second-largest market with megawatts in operation and * megawatts planned, while Columbus recorded megawatts operational and megawatts in the pipeline.Â
Regional construction patterns reveal strategic priorities
With megawatts under construction despite having only *** megawatts operational, West Texas has attracted major infrastructure investment. Atlanta maintains strong momentum with megawatts under construction, while Dallas-Fort Worth adds megawatts to its existing megawatts of operational capacity. The South region accounts for **** percent of planned data center construction starts for the first half of 2026, demonstrating the geographic concentration of future development. Meanwhile, established technology hubs like Silicon Valley show more modest construction activity, with *** megawatts under development.Â
Cloud services drive unprecedented expansion
The surge in data center development across the regions connects directly to rising enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services. Organizations increasingly migrate operations to cloud-based networking, storage, and database solutions, creating sustained demand for facility expansion. Power supply under construction in the United States reached almost *** gigawatts in 2025, nearly * the 2023 levels despite a ***-percent decrease from the previous year.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Cushman & Wakefield. (February 24, 2026). IT capacity of data centers in selected regions of the United States in 2nd half 2025, by development stage (in megawatts) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1609370/it-capacity-of-data-centers-in-the-us-by-stage/
Cushman & Wakefield. "IT capacity of data centers in selected regions of the United States in 2nd half 2025, by development stage (in megawatts)." Chart. February 24, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1609370/it-capacity-of-data-centers-in-the-us-by-stage/
Cushman & Wakefield. (2026). IT capacity of data centers in selected regions of the United States in 2nd half 2025, by development stage (in megawatts). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/1609370/it-capacity-of-data-centers-in-the-us-by-stage/
Cushman & Wakefield. "It Capacity of Data Centers in Selected Regions of The United States in 2nd Half 2025, by Development Stage (in Megawatts)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 Feb 2026, /statistics/1609370/it-capacity-of-data-centers-in-the-us-by-stage/
Cushman & Wakefield, IT capacity of data centers in selected regions of the United States in 2nd half 2025, by development stage (in megawatts) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1609370/it-capacity-of-data-centers-in-the-us-by-stage/ (last visited July 25, 2026)
IT capacity of data centers in selected regions of the United States in 2nd half 2025, by development stage (in megawatts) [Graph], Cushman & Wakefield, February 24, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1609370/it-capacity-of-data-centers-in-the-us-by-stage/
