Data Centers Boost Some Real Estate | Dayton News

Data centers are rewriting local economies — but not everywhere the same. Counties with 10+ data centers see home prices soar to nearly $432K, compared to $174,500 elsewhere — though experts caution that tech-heavy areas likely drove this trend before data centers arrived. While 25% of Realtors note rising home values, 22% report drops, and residential electricity costs spike near these hubs. Commercial real estate, however, consistently benefits: half of surveyed agents see higher property values and demand for industrial space, fueled by support businesses like HVAC and server providers. Yet challenges linger — power shortages and fierce labor competition threaten long-term growth. It’s a mixed bag: boom for some, bust for others. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a77c3b356c6e65f