Number of single-family homes built with decks, porches and patios U.S. 2010-2022
The number of single-family houses with decks, porches and patios completed in the U.S. rose gradually between 2010 and 2017, followed by several years of fluctuation until 2022. About 42,000 single-family houses with these outdoor features were completed in 2022, down from 49,000 in 2017 - the year with the highest 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 2022.
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.