These 10 American towns are booming with new homes
Our interest of housing conditions continues. And a new article is out today. A new analysis reveals the 10 American towns with the most recently built homes - offering a glimpse at where new neighborhoods are booming in 2025.
Construction is a proxy for growth and progress in local societies. A home built before 1970 is often considered “modern enough” in many countries. So it surprised me to find just how young the housing stock is in some parts of the U.S. – entire neighborhoods where almost every house is fresh, bright, and built within the last few years. Going back further, this research reminds me of the story of Leviton City where many housing developments took place and created what we know today as “the suburbs.”
Out of curiosity, I dug into the U.S. Census housing data to see where in America the most new homes have been built recently (since 2015). What stood out wasn’t just the numbers – but where the growth is happening: not in the biggest cities, but in smaller, fast-growing communities.
Here’s a look at the 10 American towns where brand-new homes dominate the landscape:
Top 10 U.S. towns with the highest share of homes built since 2015
A closer look at the towns
- Herriman, Utah
Just outside Salt Lake City, Herriman has seen explosive growth over the last decade. Entire neighborhoods have sprung up where farmland once stood, and two-thirds of homes here are less than 10 years old.
- Castle Rock, Colorado
Nestled between Denver and Colorado Springs, Castle Rock has become a magnet for new families. New subdivisions, parks, and schools are reshaping this once-sleepy town into a major suburban hub.
- Frisco, Texas
Frisco’s growth shows no signs of slowing. New construction has transformed the town into a booming suburb of Dallas, with sports complexes, shopping centers, and master-planned communities.
- Buckeye, Arizona
Located on the edge of Phoenix, Buckeye is one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Rows of brand-new homes stretch into the desert, offering affordability just outside the metro hustle.
- Lehi, Utah
Lehi sits at the heart of Utah’s “Silicon Slopes” tech boom. Young professionals and families are snapping up newly built homes at a record pace, fueling a suburban expansion around Salt Lake City.
- Prosper, Texas
True to its name, Prosper is thriving. Large, newly built homes with brick facades and sprawling yards are the norm in this upscale Dallas suburb.
- Queen Creek, Arizona
What was once a rural farming town is now full of fresh developments and sparkling new housing communities, just southeast of Phoenix.
- Eagle Mountain, Utah
Eagle Mountain’s landscape of brand-new rooftops is a clear sign of the area’s surging population, especially among young families looking for affordable new construction.
- Nampa, Idaho
Part of the greater Boise area, Nampa is attracting newcomers with its small-town feel and steady supply of new, affordable homes.
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, south of Nashville, has quietly become one of the South’s fastest-growing cities. New homes, parks, and schools are cropping up everywhere as the population booms.
How this research was conducted
This ranking is based on the most recent publicly available data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2022 release).
I looked specifically at towns with a population between 30,000 and 200,000 residents, focusing on the percentage of housing units built since 2015.
To ensure the results highlight communities where new construction is reshaping the landscape, I ranked towns by the share of newly built homes rather than the total number. Only places with statistically reliable sample sizes were included.
In many parts of America, the suburbs aren’t just growing – they’re being built almost from scratch.
These towns offer a window into the future of suburban living, where “new” isn’t the exception – it’s the norm.
