Mapped: The Salary Needed to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Metro Areas

The annual salary needed to buy a home in the U.S. ranges from $38k to $255k, depending on the metropolitan area you are looking in. Read more

Form and Function: Visualizing the Shape of Cities and Economies

Economies create distinct spatial patterns. This week’s chart visualizes the relationships businesses and industry imprint on the urban environment. Read more

From Novelty to Necessity: The Growing Tiny Home Movement

Tiny homes have grown into a multi-billion dollar industry—but is it just a millennial novelty, or a necessity for every generation? Read more

Ranked: Countries That Have the Most Skyscrapers in 2024

There’s only one country with a skyscraper count in the four digits. Here’s the top 12 with the most skyscrapers. Read more

Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Near Record Levels

After the 2009 crisis, it took nearly 3 years for commercial mortgage delinquencies to hit record levels. In 2020, it took just 3 months. Read more

Such Great Heights: Where Are the World’s Tallest Buildings?

How much higher and further into the skies can we reach? This infographic looks at the most impressive skyscrapers gracing every continent. Read more

Charting 20 Years of Home Price Changes in Every U.S. City

This interactive visualization tracks two decades of home price changes in hundreds of cities in the United States. Read more

Ranking Asset Classes by Historical Returns (1985-2020)

What are the best-performing investments in 2020, and how do previous years compare? This graphic shows historical returns by asset class. Read more

Mapped: The Top 30 Most Valuable Real Estate Cities in the U.S.

U.S. real estate value is concentrated in a handful of urban centers. Here’s a look at the top 30 most valuable cities. Read more

Ranked: The World’s Tallest Skyscrapers in 2024

Completed in 2023, Malaysia’s Merdeka 118 is the newest entry in the rankings of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. But it still isn’t first. Read more