Office of Economic and Market Analysis
Serving Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington
HUD's Economists provide research support to HUD staff and client groups about the various economic indicators for communities throughout Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Economic Data
Alaska Data
Idaho Data
Oregon Data
- Housing market analysts
- Oregon Data Bank - government and business information from the University of Oregon
- Population Research Center - Portland State University
- Right to Know Network - info on the environment, housing, and sustainable development
- Research tools
Washington State Data
National Data Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - most requested statistics
- Poverty levels - from the US Dept. of HHS
- U.S. census data - homeownership rates, building permits, etc.
- Building permits - from the US Census Bureau
- U.S. employment information
- Mortgage interest rate data-national
- Federal Reserve Beige Book - economic conditions--regions
- Urban Institute's state database - income security, health, child well-being, demographic, fiscal and political conditions, and social services
More From HUD
- Current fair market rents
- Income Limits - all states
- HUD's national data sources & research site
- U.S. Housing Market Conditions Report (includes regional narratives)
- Building Permits Census Data
- Comprehensive Market Analysis Reports - housing forecasts for various metropolitan areas
The Basics