09/10/2026
Data centers are showing up in more communities, and naturally, homeowners and buyers want to know what that could mean for nearby houses.
One of the biggest concerns that comes up is home values. But research from HousingWire found that areas with large data centers generally saw home values track similarly to comparable areas without them.
That doesn't mean proximity never matters. Noise, infrastructure, future development, and potential utility costs are all worth considering.
But a data center nearby isn't automatically bad news for your home's value.
Have one near you or one coming soon? Let’s look at what it could actually mean for your home and your neighborhood.