Q. How Do I Find Information about Trends in Student Housing?

October 21, 2024 (updated)

Finding Information on Student Housing Trends

To effectively research trends in student housing, explore these key sources and methods:

Industry Reports and Market Outlooks

Many real estate firms and research organizations publish reports on student housing trends. Some valuable resources include:

• Berkadia's 2024 U.S. Student Housing Market Report: Provides insights on transaction volumes, market fundamentals, and development pipelines [7].
• Walker & Dunlop's Student Housing Outlook for 2024: Covers recent trends and predictions for the sector [8].

Real Estate Data Providers

Companies specializing in real estate data often have dedicated student housing sections:

• RealPage Analytics: Tracks pre-leasing rates, rent growth, and occupancy levels for student housing properties [1].
• Yardi Matrix: Publishes monthly reports on student housing performance, including pre-leasing rates and rent growth [5].

Academic and Industry Publications

Websites and magazines focused on higher education or real estate often feature articles on student housing trends:

• StudentHousingBusiness.com: Provides regular updates on market conditions, new developments, and industry insights [3].
• Building Design + Construction (BDC Network): Offers articles on student housing construction and design trends [5].

Investment Firms and Crowdfunding Platforms

Companies involved in student housing investments often share market analyses:

• CrowdStreet: Provides a Student Housing Market Outlook with insights on occupancy rates, rent growth, and investment opportunities [6].

Key Trends to Monitor

When researching student housing trends, focus on:

1. Pre-leasing rates and occupancy levels
2. Rent growth and pricing trends
3. New development pipelines
4. Investor activity and transaction volumes
5. Changing student preferences for amenities and housing types
6. Impact of enrollment trends on housing demand
7. Geographical differences in market performance

By combining information from these sources and focusing on these key areas, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of current trends in the student housing market [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

Citations:

[1] https://www.cbcworldwide.com/blog/student-housing-trends-shifts-in-2024

[2] https://collegehouse.com/news-and-insights/understanding-the-current-landscape-of-student-housing-july-2024-report/

[3] https://studenthousingbusiness.com/mark-podgainy-a-look-at-the-current-student-housing-market/

[4] https://www.newbierealestateinvesting.com/student-housing-trends/

[5] https://www.bdcnetwork.com/student-housing-remains-strong-may-2024

[6] https://www.crowdstreet.com/market-outlook/student-housing

[7] https://berkadia.com/lp/student-housing-market-report/

[8] https://www.walkerdunlop.com/explore/student-housing-outlook-2024

Here are some suggestions:

1. Survey of Emerging Market Conditions (Florida)

2. ULI Case Studies

3. IBISWorld Industry Reports: Apartment and Condominium Construction in the US - NAICS 23611B

4. IBISWorld Procurement Reports. Example: General Contractor Services.

5. Google Search > "Student Housing Trends"

• Student.com Bags $60M To Grow The Reach Of Its Student Digs Marketplace TechCrunch 2/10/2016
   
• AXIOMetrics: The Student Housing Trends Top 5 of 2015 12/30/2015

6.REITS (Real Estate Investment Trust)

• American Campus Communities ACC (NYSE)
  American Campus Communities, Inc. is a self-managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust. The Company's segments include Wholly-Owned Properties, On-Campus Participating Properties, Development Services, and Property Management Services.