Clever Research & Data Center

Our Research Team has analyzed dozens of public and proprietary data sets to study trends in real estate, personal finance, and the economy to help consumers make smarter real estate decisions.

The Latest

  • Americans are struggling to make ends meet, but of those who live paycheck to paycheck, only 1 in 5 say it's because they overspend on nonessentials. Find out why 31% of Americans say their financial struggles aren't their fault.

  • Find out if you live in one of the most (or least) desirable cities and states, according to Americans.

  • 2026 Data: Nearly Half of Recent College Grads Have Had to Move Back in With Their Parents

    Gen Z grew up expecting to graduate, move out, and buy a home. A 2026 Clever survey of 1,000 college students and recent grads found the opposite: Half of recent grads have moved back in with their parents, and most doubt they'll afford a home at the age their parents did.

  • New Data: 1 in 4 Couples Who Bought a Home Together Expect Their Home to Outlast Their Relationship

    Buying a home together is supposed to bring couples closer. But a 2026 Clever survey of 1,000 people who bought with a partner found their home often competes with their partner: 26% say it is more likely to outlast their relationship, and 29% say nothing has strained their relationship more.

  • A new survey finds workers expect to retire with only half the recommended amount, and more than half worry they'll outlive their savings. Learn more about U.S. workers' retirement outlook.

  • New construction homes cost a premium of $50,000 across the U.S., with even larger gaps in cities such as Miami and Los Angeles.