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These 10 job markets are setting the stage for strong housing demand in 2026
Zonda's Markets to Watch Index highlights 10 U.S. job markets with strong employment growth and capital investment driving housing demand in 2026, including tech and manufacturing hubs.
- For 2026, Zonda used the MTW Index to flag U.S. job markets likely to boost housing demand, as reviewed by Stacker.
- Employment strength drives buyer confidence and housing demand, with Zonda identifying AI employment, manufacturing investment, and health care employers as key 2026 drivers.
- Columbus, Ohio stands out as the lone non-Carolina top-five market, supported by high-income employment and Intel's Ohio One investment.
- Rising construction is pushing home prices upward and may harm affordability, while high-income employment supports housing demand but sensitivity to AI-related layoffs could weaken local housing markets.
- The Utah market is developing a high-tech hub led by Apple and Texas Instruments, while several markets show sensitivity to technology-sector cycles and Louisville records slower labor force growth.
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