American Dream House survey results

Americans may want to “live larger” but not necessarily in larger homes. Over 1,000 Americans were recently asked by Taylor Nelson Sofres Intersearch, on behalf of the industry trade group The Hardwood Information Center, to

describe the perfect house. Americans dream of an average 2,500 ft2 (230 m2) house, according to the survey—not much larger than the current average of 2,100 ft2 (195 m2) for new single-family homes. While 50% described a new, custom-built home, 20% would prefer a restored period house. A content 35% of those surveyed felt their current homes measured up to those of their dreams.