The Average Lot Size in Every U.S. State in 2022
The “American Dream” is often associated with imagery of spacious estates adorned with white picket fences, wrap-around porches, and sprawling green lawns that seem to go on forever.
But in reality, modern American life has become much more compact. Over the last few decades, the average lot size in the U.S. has decreased significantly—from 18,760 square feet in 1978 to 13,896 in 2020.
While average lot sizes are getting smaller overall, there are still large discrepancies in lot sizes from state to state. This graphic by Angi uses data from the 2022 U.S. Lot Size Index to show the average lot size in every U.S. State, using data from 312,456 Zillow listings as of May 2022.
Largest and Smallest Average Lot Sizes by State
When it comes to the states with the largest plots of land, New England dominates the ranking, with Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine at the top of the list.
| Rank | State | Median lot size (sq.ft.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 78,408 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 49,223 |
| 3 | Maine | 45,738 |
| 4 | Montana | 43,560 |
| 5 | Alaska | 42,423 |
| 6 | Mississippi | 31,799 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 30,928 |
| 8 | Arkansas | 24,829 |
| 9 | Tennessee | 24,394 |
| 10 | Georgia | 22,215 |
New England was one of the first regions settled by the Europeans in Colonial America. This long history, along with a large rural population, could explain why the area has strict zoning policies that limit density and require large minimum lot sizes for new builds.
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