$930.2B
Residential construction spending
The seasonally adjusted annual rate for U.S. residential construction spending in May 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, Monthly Construction Spending, May 2026 (July 1, 2026) →Reference page
Current housing, remodeling, and construction figures for homeowners, writers, and anyone tracking the work that keeps homes moving forward.
Last updated July 22, 2026
At a glance
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$930.2B
The seasonally adjusted annual rate for U.S. residential construction spending in May 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, Monthly Construction Spending, May 2026 (July 1, 2026) →1.50M
Estimated privately owned housing units completed in the United States during 2025.
U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, New Residential Construction, December 2025 (February 18, 2026) →128K
Remodeling firms operating at the start of 2025, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
National Association of Home Builders, Remodeling Forecast (February 18, 2026) →44%
The home-improvement share of residential construction spending in the first quarter of 2025.
National Association of Home Builders, Remodeling Forecast (February 18, 2026) →6.4M
U.S. employment in construction and extraction occupations in May 2025.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 15, 2026) →649.3K
Average annual openings projected for construction and extraction occupations from 2024 through 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Construction and Extraction Occupations (August 28, 2025) →Sources & use
This page uses public reporting from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the National Association of Home Builders. It is refreshed when key public data changes, while keeping these statistic anchors stable for readers who reference them.
Suggested citation: B&B Handyman & Construction, “U.S. Home Repair & Remodeling Statistics,” updated July 22, 2026, https://bbhandymanms.com/home-repair-statistics.
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