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HOUSING - California one of the states with most searches for tiny homes
Recent research from Palm Paradise Realty Group has found that California is one of the states with the most searches for tiny homes.
Tiny homes, classified as homes up to 400 sq ft in size, are a booming trend in the United States and across the world. The global market for tiny homes hit $5.61 billion in 2023, and experts predict it could grow to as much as $7.39 billion by 2031.
“Tiny homes promote sustainability because they cost less resources to build and run, and they encourage minimalist living,” say experts at Palm Paradise Realty Group, a professional concierge real estate service. “Their small spaces force homeowners to be strategic and thoughtful about what they buy, promoting the concept of mindful consumption.”
With this in mind, the experts at Palm Paradise Realty Group used data from Google Keyword Tools to reveal which state had the most people searching for ‘tiny homes.’ They then calculated the search rate per 100,000 searches, adjusting the data to account for each state's population size to truly show which state is most interested in the tiny home trend.
The States With The Highest Searches Overall
When not adjusted for population size, it’s easy to see that states with higher populations dominate the top of the table. But population size isn’t everything. For one thing, Texas, which has the second-highest population overall, is actually at the top of the table.
“This is perhaps surprising, as California is often known as the state that jumps on progressive and sustainable trends,” says Palm Paradise Realty Group. “This is reflected in their second place position, but it’s also an indication that there’s a much more diverse set of opinions in Texas than people might believe.”
Florida, the third-highest state in terms of population, reflects this in its third-highest spot on the table, with 27,310 searches overall. “It’s easy to see why tiny homes would be popular in Florida,” says Palm Paradise Realty Group. “The state is known for being beloved by retirees, and tiny homes are perfect for downsizing. Florida also has an amazing outdoor lifestyle, so there’s not as much need for acres of indoor space.”
The bottom half of the table shakes up the ‘large population equals high searches’ expectation even more. North Carolina, the ninth largest state in terms of population, scores fourth on the table, while Tennessee, which is only 15th largest when measuring population, comes seventh. “This highlights that interest is really strong in these two states,” says Palm Paradise Realty Group.
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