The chart ranks the top 20 U.S. states by the number of affordable housing units built between 2015 and 2025, highlighting significant efforts to meet housing demands across the country. California leads with 120,000 units, reflecting its large population and acute housing challenges. Texas follows closely with 113,000 units, while Florida and New York contribute 106,000 and 100,000 units respectively, showing their strong commitment to expanding affordable housing availability. Illinois adds 90,000 units, with Ohio and Pennsylvania providing 84,000 and 80,000 units each. Georgia and North Carolina contribute 77,000 and 73,000 units, while Michigan builds 69,000. Other notable states include New Jersey at 65,000, Virginia at 63,000, and Washington at 61,000. Arizona and Massachusetts each build between 57,000 and 59,000, with Tennessee at 55,000 and Indiana at 53,000. Rounding out the list, Missouri delivers 51,000, Maryland 49,000, and Wisconsin 47,000 units. Altogether, the data illustrates nationwide progress in tackling affordability, with California and Texas setting the pace, and many other states making substantial contributions to housing development.
