NJ Housing Supply is Lagging Behind Population Growth

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May 14, 2026 | newjerseymonitor.com

Housing shortages have eased in most states since 2020, as new construction has made apartments and houses more affordable.

Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island are the only states that have lost housing units per capita since 2020, according to a Stateline analysis of housing data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Most other states have built more than enough housing to account for population growth.

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NJ SEED: Notwithstanding legislation and court rulings, NJ falls behind the rest of the nation when it comes to providing adequate affordable housing.

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