Student Housing Sees Modest Growth as Enrollment Slowly Climbs

Globe St., Aug. 8, 2025-Kristen Smithberg
Private fixed investment in student dormitories has rebounded since the pandemic disrupted in-person learning, growing 0.3% during the second quarter, or 2.1% year-over-year, to a $3.9 billion seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to a National Association of Home Builders report. This followed a 1.1% decrease in investment during the first quarter, driven by elevated interest rates that slowed student housing construction.
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