U.S. Housing Stability Intelligence
Scoring Framework
Each location score is built from four component lenses. Open any component page to review core signals, interpretation rules, and resident questions that component answers.
Component 1
Affordability Stability measures whether local households can keep pace with housing costs without persistent budget strain.
A market can look healthy on price trends while still becoming unsustainable for residents if costs consistently outgrow income.
Component 2
Market Volatility evaluates how stable housing price behavior is through expansion and contraction cycles.
Large swings in prices can increase displacement risk, undermine planning confidence, and weaken long-horizon housing stability.
Component 3
Supply Pressure measures whether available housing stock can keep pace with population and demand conditions.
When supply remains persistently constrained, affordability strain and ownership stress often compound even if other indicators look stable.
Component 4
Ownership Sustainability evaluates long-term carrying viability for resident households beyond initial purchase access.
Long-run ownership strain can rise from tax, insurance, and recurring carrying costs even when headline prices appear manageable.