Zoning and Rent Control Raise Housing Prices

Cities with rising populations generally see higher housing prices, while places like Peoria face no affordability issues. Phoenix and Tampa experienced a 65% rent increase over a decade. Notably, Chicago, San Diego, and Los Angeles, despite population losses, have rising rents due to restrictive zoning and rent controls. In contrast, fast-growing Texas cities with minimal zoning and price controls show different housing cost dynamics.