Population As The Key Desideratum Of REIT Demand
Population growth remains a critical driver for real estate demand, though national growth is slowing due to lower birth rates and tighter immigration. Affluence is rising across all segments, boosting per capita real estate demand, particularly in logistics, housing, and farmland sectors. Sunbelt states with favorable job and tax climates are outperforming, while coastal and high-regulation states face population outflows.