Number of single-family homes built with decks U.S. 2010-2023
The number of single-family houses with decks only completed in the U.S. has risen since 2012, peaking in 2021. About 40,000 single-family houses where the only outdoor features was a deck were completed in 2023, up from 26,000 in 2011 - the year with the lowest value recorded. Features such as patios, porches, or decks are have been on the rise, showing that they are popular among homebuyers. Patio and porch was the most popular outdoor features combination for new single-family homes in 2023.
The number of residential real estate completions has risen slowly since 2010, but the decline in the issuance of new building permits in 2023 shows that new supply is likely to decline in the future.
