research methodology in economics books

• University Libraries
• Research Guides
• Subject Guides
• Methods, Books & References
• US Data & Statistics
• International Data & Info
• US & International Health Data This link opens in a new window
• Trade Statistics & Data
• Articles & Journals

Research Methodologies

Sample of economic books & e-books, search for books & e-books.

• Historical Data
• New Mexico Data & Stats

• Call Number

A few suggested subject searches Economic Theory      Labor         Economic, Methodology

Econometrics      Economic History      Land Use     Value

Sample of Economic Reference Books

• << Previous: Articles & Journals
• Next: Historical Data >>
• Last Updated: Mar 5, 2024 1:34 PM
• URL: https://libguides.unm.edu/econ

Methods of Economic Research

Craftsmanship and Credibility in Applied Microeconomics

• © 2018
• Darren Grant 0

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, USA

You can also search for this author in PubMed   Google Scholar

• Presents a basic framework for thinking about craftsmanship in microeconomic research
• Reinforces the connection between theory and econometric models
• Provides instruction on how to organize analysis and empirical results into a cohesive, persuasive, and satisfying narrative
• Presents a unified and thorough discussion of techniques for blending research elements together to maximize the credibility and impact of resultant findings

Part of the book series: Springer Texts in Business and Economics (STBE)

10k Accesses

2 Citations

1 Altmetric

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this book

• Available as EPUB and PDF
• Read on any device
• Instant download
• Own it forever
• Durable hardcover edition
• Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
• Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Other ways to access

Licence this eBook for your library

Institutional subscriptions

Table of contents (11 chapters)

Front matter, craftsmanship and credibility in economic research.

Darren Grant

Ways of Thinking

Ways of seeing, vernacular knowledge, ways of doing, theory and models, description, econometric modeling, ways of knowing, the ends of your means, the narrative in the numbers, back matter.

• craftsmanship
• applied econometrics
• empirical economic research
• microeconomics

About this book

This textbook articulates the elements of good craftsmanship in applied microeconomic research and demonstrates its effectiveness with multiple examples from economic literature. Empirical economic research is a combination of several elements: theory, econometric modelling, institutional analysis, data handling, estimation, inference, and interpretation. A large body of work demonstrates how to do many of these things correctly, but to date, there is no central resource available which articulates the essential principles involved  and ties them together.  In showing how these research elements can be best blended to maximize the credibility and impact of the findings that result, this book presents a basic framework for thinking about craftsmanship. This framework lays out the proper context within which the researcher should view the analysis, involving institutional factors, complementary policy instruments, and competing hypotheses that can influence or explain the phenomena being studied. It also emphasizes the interconnectedness of theory, econometric modeling, data, estimation, inference, and interpretation, arguing that good craftsmanship requires strong links between each. Once the framework has been set, the book devotes a chapter to each element of the analysis, providing robust instruction for each case. Assuming a working knowledge of econometrics, this text is aimed at graduate students and early-career academic researchers as well as empirical economists looking to improve their technique.

Authors and Affiliations

About the author.

Darren Grant has worked as a Navy contractor, a health management program administrator, a high school teacher and coach, and an economics professor, in various towns and cities across the South.  He has published applied research in leading field journals in policy analysis, health economics, the economics of education, industrial organization, public choice, behavioral economics, and labor economics, using models that run the gamut of those found in the profession: parametric and nonparametric, linear and nonlinear, reduced form and structural, and everything in-between.  Much of what he has learned about doing economic research he has learned the hard way.

Bibliographic Information

Book Title : Methods of Economic Research

Book Subtitle : Craftsmanship and Credibility in Applied Microeconomics

Authors : Darren Grant

Series Title : Springer Texts in Business and Economics

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01734-7

Publisher : Springer Cham

eBook Packages : Economics and Finance , Economics and Finance (R0)

Copyright Information : Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018

Hardcover ISBN : 978-3-030-01733-0 Published: 05 February 2019

eBook ISBN : 978-3-030-01734-7 Published: 25 January 2019

Series ISSN : 2192-4333

Series E-ISSN : 2192-4341

Edition Number : 1

Number of Pages : XIX, 203

Number of Illustrations : 11 b/w illustrations, 10 illustrations in colour

Topics : Microeconomics , Econometrics , History of Economic Thought/Methodology

• Publish with us

Policies and ethics

• Find a journal
• Track your research

Tel: 012 342 2765 | [email protected]

Research methods for economics

• Mishi S, Maredza A
• ISBN: 9780627040030
• ePub ISBN: 9780627040047
• 318 Pages | Published: 2024
• Print: R550.00 ePub: R495.00

For a long time, Economics research and research teaching have concentrated on Econometrics, which has been dominated by the quantitative analysis of secondary data. When Economics graduates enter the world of work and are asked to produce a certain report, the first thing they ask is “where can I download the data?”, not knowing how to generate the data themselves. Research methods for economics hopes to build a graduate who will say “how can I generate robust data?” and “how can I process these data to answer the key questions?”

Research methods for economics introduces the novice to the world of research, specifically as applied to the discipline of Economics. It starts with what research entails and then branches out into the different approaches, concluding with chapters on how students should write and structure their academic work. The text provides step-by-step examples using different types of case study, data and analytical tools, and is user-friendly for both students and instructors.

Contents include the following:

-        Understanding research as decoded into Business and Economic Sciences

-        Research types, designs and methodology

-        Ethics in research

-        Art of writing in economics research

-        Understanding quantitative research techniques

-        Cross-sectional data analysis

-        Times series methods

-        Qualitative research methods

-        Mixed methods research

-        Writing a research proposal

-        Harvesting papers from treatises, dissertations and theses

Research methods for economics is aimed at senior undergraduate level to postgraduate level students. 

• LSM Resources

PART 1 UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH IN ECONOMICS AND RELATED DISCIPLINES

Chapter 1 Understanding research as decoded into Business and Economic Sciences

Chapter 2 Research types, designs and methodology

Chapter 3 Ethics in research

Chapter 4 Art of writing in economics research

PART 2 RESEARCH METHODS

Chapter 5 Understanding quantitative research techniques

Chapter 6 Cross-sectional data analysis

Chapter 7 Times series methods

Chapter 8 Qualitative research methods

Chapter 9 Mixed methods research

PART 3 ACADEMIC WRITING

Chapter 10 Writing a research proposal

Presentation Outlines

Suggested answers to textbook questions

• Technical Support
• Find My Rep

You are here

Research Methodology A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

• Ranjit Kumar - University of Western Australia, Australia
• Description

Designed with students, for students and now shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2019!

Eight steps, two pathways, one book.  The Fifth Edition of the bestseller  Research Methodology  has reimagined, redesigned, and fully renovated how a textbook can help students achieve success in their methods course or research project.

Eight steps:  Foolproof for any beginner researcher, the book breaks the process of designing and doing a research project into achievable stages. It delivers students from research problem to their written research report at the pace they need, with clear explanations, DIY tasks and study skills support.  In a new  landscape format  it presents figures, models and visualizations elegantly, so they don't break over a page, making even complex concepts easier to understand.

Two pathways:  With an innovative, beautiful design, regular progress checkpoints have been built into the book and its online resources. As students proceed through the 8 steps, each chapter provides regular opportunities for students to check understanding or give themselves a challenge. Each pathway then gives them the resources they need.

• Confused? Stop, practise with quizzes and flashcards, or use a video to look at a concept a different way.
• Up for a challenge? Access a wealth of additional material including research articles, readings, case studies, activities, bibliography tools and inspiration to pursue your curiosity, impress your lecturer, and nail your assignments.

With this one book,  every student gets what they need to succeed. It is the perfect essential text for students and beginner researchers across the social sciences.

See what’s new to this edition by selecting the Features tab on this page. Should you need additional information or have questions regarding the HEOA information provided for this title, including what is new to this edition, please email [email protected] . Please include your name, contact information, and the name of the title for which you would like more information. For information on the HEOA, please go to http://ed.gov/policy/highered/leg/hea08/index.html .

For assistance with your order: Please email us at [email protected] or connect with your SAGE representative.

SAGE 2455 Teller Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 www.sagepub.com

Supplements

Good book for beginner

This is an excellent resource on research methodology and very accessible for the students I teach.

This is an excellent book BUT this edition is HIDEOUS.

It is a weird shape and won't fit well on our library shelves. One of my students mentioned she keeps her's on the floor.

The text is at times pink on pink or blue on blue and the contrast is terrible - that's an accessibility issue.

On a more subjective note, the fonts and the neons look like someone was trying to be cool and trendy and it smacks of 'hello fellow kids'. Fire the graphic designer.

I have suggested that my students buy 4th eds used if possible as it looks like a grow-up book for adults, and will fit on a bookshelf, and is actually LEGIBLE especially if they have any eye issues, colour blindness or specific learning difficulties

Standard classic text - appropriate for any level of study. Excellent overview of concepts and terminology.

A colourful and easy to use text book which I think the students will enjoy.

Fantastic research book. Very easy to read, well laid out and informative

An extremely detailed yet accessible introduction to conducting and evaluating research in a variety of subjects. This is a really helpful resource for students and is presented in an engaging manner.

I am no longer the course leader for this module but this is the best book on the market It is so well structured and very informative in an easier to read format than many other books on this topic

Great overview of research in a user friendly presentation, love the bright colours and unusual landscape layout.

Love this book. Very useful to dip in an out of and is bright and engaging. Clearly defined chapters with a good range of practical activities and exercises to reinforce learning. Student friendly and the bonus of online resources.

Research Methodology in Economics

By m. dasgupta.

• 1 Want to read
• 0 Currently reading
• 0 Have read

My Reading Lists:

Use this Work

Create a new list

My book notes.

My private notes about this edition:

Check nearby libraries

• Library.link

Buy this book

This edition doesn't have a description yet. Can you add one ?

Showing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?

Add another edition?

Book Details

The physical object, community reviews (0).

• Created April 30, 2008
• 2 revisions

Wikipedia citation

Copy and paste this code into your Wikipedia page. Need help ?

Forgot Password

Don’t have an account?

or Connect With Social Media

Book Categories

Research Methodology

Author : Arvind Shende & Vijay Upagade

• ISBN : 9788121932226
• Pages : 312
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
• Imprint : S Chand Publishing
• © year : 2010
• Size : 6.75''X9.5''

Price : 350.00 280.00 You save 20%

• ADD TO CART
• Add to Wishlist
• e-Book also available : Buy e-Book
• About the Book
• Table of Content

• For MBA, M.Phil., B.Ed., M.Ed., MCA, CA, CS as per the Latest UGC Syllabus.

• This book is a moderate attempt by authors to make the entire topic from indentification of problems to analysing the problem as simple as possible.

• We have made modest contribution in this direction specially for students and teachers community.

•Introduction To Research Methodology •Research Design •Sample Design •Methods Of Data Collection •Levels Of Measurement And Scaling •Processing Of Data •Hypotheses •Analysis Of Variance •Chi-Square Test •Research Report And Presentation •Computer Application In Research

Be the first one to review

Submit Your Review

Your email address will not be published.

Your rating for this book :

Sign Up for Newsletter

Head office.

S Chand And Company Limited

Building No. D-92, Fifth Floor, Sector – 02, Noida 201301, Uttar Pradesh (India)

1800 1031 926

[email protected]

About S Chand

• Vision & Mission
• Corporate Policies
• Privacy Policy
• Publisher’s Warranty
• Terms & Conditions

Useful Links

• S Chand My StudyGear
• Learnflix Learning Apps
• Teacher Resources
• School Books
• Higher Academic Books
• Technical & Professional
• Competitive Exam Books
• Social Media Contest T&C
• Scratch and Win

Customer Account

• Bookseller’s Login
• Register for Special Offers
• ICSE/ISC 2024
• BPI School Catalogue 2022
• CBSE 9-12 – 2024
• S Chand - Civil & Mechanical Engineering 2024
• S Chand - Commerce & Management 2024
• S Chand - Competitive Examinations-TestPrep 2024
• S Chand - Core Engineering & Computer Science 2024
• S Chand - Electrical, Electronics & Tele. Engineering 2024
• S Chand - Humanities & Social Sciences 2024
• S Chand - Life Sciences 2024
• S Chand - Physics & Mathematics 2024
• Vikas - Commerce & Management 2024
• Vikas - Engineering & Technology 2024
• Vikas - Humanities, Social Science & Education 2024
• Vikas - Science 2024
• S Chand School Books Pricelist 2023
• S Chand HE books Pricelist 2022
• Vikas Pricelist 2022
• Higher Education
• Tech Professional
• Competitive Books
• Children Books
• Our Offices
• Publish With Us
• Request A Specimen
• Enquiry/Feedback

Powered by Cyberspace Networking Systems Pvt. Ltd

• Business & Economics

Buy new: ₹695.00

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer – no Kindle device required .

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

Image Unavailable

• To view this video download Flash Player

Research Methodology in Economics Paperback – 30 September 2007

Save extra with 2 offers, 10 days replacement, replacement instructions.

Purchase options and add-ons

• ISBN-10 8176299022
• ISBN-13 978-8176299022
• Publisher Deep & Deep Publications
• Publication date 30 September 2007
• Language English
• Print length 208 pages
• See all details

Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deep & Deep Publications (30 September 2007)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8176299022
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8176299022
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 387 g
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
• #1,252 in Theory & Philosophy

Customer reviews

No customer reviews.

• Press Releases
• Amazon Science
• Sell on Amazon
• Sell under Amazon Accelerator
• Protect and Build Your Brand
• Amazon Global Selling
• Become an Affiliate
• Fulfilment by Amazon
• Advertise Your Products
• Amazon Pay on Merchants
• COVID-19 and Amazon
• Your Account
• Returns Centre
• 100% Purchase Protection
• Amazon App Download
• Netherlands
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Conditions of Use & Sale
• Privacy Notice
• Interest-Based Ads

• Data library

2024 Realtor.com Housing Market and Electric Vehicle Report

• Markets with higher electric vehicle ownership rates see higher shares of EV-friendly homes for sale. San Jose, CA, saw the highest share of EV-friendly listings on Realtor.com® in 2023 (4.9%), five times as high as the national share of 0.9%. 
• Markets with higher EV ownership rates and crowded public charging facilities will see higher demand for EV-friendly homes, such as Oxnard, CA; Stockton, CA; Riverside, CA; Urban Honolulu, HI; and Portland, OR.
• Markets with a higher share of EV-friendly listings and less crowded public charging facilities are considered EV-friendly housing markets. Specifically, San Jose, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; and Seattle, WA, topped the list of most EV-friendly housing markets. 
• 31.7% of EV-friendly homes listed on Realtor.com in 2023 were built after 2020, but a notable share of 17.8% were built before 1970.
• 29.6% of EV-friendly listings are homes without garages. 
• Renters living in multifamily dwellings face bigger challenges in getting access to near-home chargers, but luxury rental communities are more likely to be EV-friendly.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are important for tackling climate risks because they provide a cleaner and greener alternative to regular cars. 1   As consumer demand for EVs has risen significantly over the past few years , it will not be surprising to expect an increasing demand for EV-friendly homes in the housing market.

In honor of Earth Day 2024, Realtor.com® collaborated with Cox Automotive Inc. to study the current landscape of EV-friendly homes and to identify markets with higher demands for EV-friendly homes. For this research, we define EV-friendly homes as those featuring at-home EV chargers or equivalent attributes explicitly in their listing descriptions on Realtor.com.

Markets with higher EV ownership rates see higher share of EV-friendly homes for sale

An important f actor determining the number of EV-friendly homes for sale is the ownership rates of electric vehicles (Figure 1).

For example, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA , where 1 in 5 households has an electric vehicle, saw the highest share of EV-friendly homes listed in 2023 (4.9%) among all the metros. In addition, in various California metros such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oxnard, San Diego, and Santa Cruz, approximately 1 in 10 households owns an electric vehicle, and EV-friendly home listings are also above average.

Figure 1: Markets with higher EV ownership rates see higher share of EV-friendly home listings, top 300 metros 

In fact, 0.9% of for-sale homes listed on Realtor.com in 2023 were described as EV-friendly. While the share was slightly below 1%, it has been growing rapidly as the rate was only 0.1% five years ago (Figure 2).

In addition to Californian metros as mentioned above, Boulder, CO (3.4%); Seattle, WA (3.3%); Bloomington, IL (2.2%); Urban Honolulu, HI (2.1%); Bend, OR (2.1%); Trenton, NJ (2.0%); and Austin, TX (2.0%), all saw a higher than average share of EV-friendly homes listed for sale. However, large metros such as Birmingham, AL (0.1%); Milwaukee, WI (0.2%); and Memphis, TN (0.2%), saw a lower than average share of EV-friendly listings in 2023.

Figure 2: Share of EV-friendly homes among homes listed on Realtor.com

Markets with crowded public charging stations could see higher demand for EV-friendly homes

In addition to the growing use of electric vehicles, the limited availability of public charging stations will drive the demand for EV-friendly homes. Therefore, we consider public charging stations as potential alternatives for at-home charging. These include charging stations with ports accessible to the general public, such as those in shopping mall parking lots and those at workplace settings where only employees have access.

Specifically, if public charging stations are frequently congested, electric vehicle owners are more likely to demand at-home charging to avoid long waiting times. To measure this effect, we calculated the ratio of EVs to public charging ports within each metro, interpreted as a congestion index. 2 A higher index value indicates more crowded public charging stations, strengthening the case for prioritizing in-home charging and potential higher demand for EV-friendly homes.

Within the top 100 metros, the congestion index varies from 4 to 62, with an average index of 19. Notably, Albany, NY, exhibits the lowest ratio, with just 4 electric vehicles per public charging port, while McAllen, TX, experiences the highest ratio, with 62 EVs per public charging port.

Table 1 shows the list of metros with the highest congestion index, suggesting higher potential demand for at-home charging. 

Table 1: Metros with the most crowded public charging ports, top 100 metros

However, some of the markets with the most crowded public charging infrastructure have relatively low overall levels of EV ownership.

Specifically, i t is interesting to see metros such as Oxnard, CA; Stockton, CA; Riverside, CA; Urban Honolulu, HI; and Portland, OR, pop up on the list where we see higher EV ownership rates and crowded public charging facilities, suggesting higher demand for at-home chargers.

Top EV-friendly housing markets

Table 2 shows a list of the top EV-friendly housing markets among the top 100 metros, characterized by a favorable combination of EV-friendly housing supply and demand.

The supply of EV-friendly housing is measured by the share of EV-friendly homes listed on Realtor.com in 2023, and the demand is assessed by the congestion index as calculated by EVs per public port. A higher share of EV-friendly listings implies greater availability of homes equipped with at-home chargers on the market. However, a higher congestion index signals a demand for more EV-friendly homes due to crowded public charging facilities, indicating demand surpasses supply.

The top EV-friendly markets were determined by calculating percentile levels for each metric and subsequently deriving a weighted average between the two to come up with an EV-friendly housing score for each market, forming the basis for market rankings.

Table 2: Top EV-friendly housing markets

It is very interesting to see non-California markets like Salt Lake City, UT, near the top of the list. The higher share of EV-friendly listings and the less crowded public charging facilities suggest that the housing market in Salt Lake City has a great combination of supply and demand for EV-friendly homes.

In fact, Salt Lake City, UT; Denver, CO; and Durham, NC, are the metros with the highest share of young households (with head of household aged 25 to 34). In addition, many of these top markets either are important tech hubs or have rising tech sectors. 

At-home EV charging is accessible to many older homes

The significance of having an at-home EV charger is growing for both homebuyers and sellers, particularly in markets with a higher prevalence of EVs but limited public charging infrastructure. For buyers, the availability of home charging options can save considerable time and money, and enhance overall convenience. Sellers stand to benefit by showcasing an EV home charger as a notable feature, attracting a broader pool of potential buyers. However, a common misconception about home chargers is that they are exclusively applicable to recently built homes. 

It is generally true that at-home EV chargers are more common among newer homes. The typical EV-friendly home was just 6 years old versus 29 years for the typical home without such a feature. 3 In addition, among all the EV-friendly homes listed in 2023, 31.7% of them were built after 2020 and 47.3% of them were built in or after 2010. Put another way, nearly one-third of EV-friendly home listings in 2023 were built within the past four years while nearly half were built in the past 14 years.

Specifically, among all these EV-friendly homes built in or after 2010, the greatest share of them were in Riverside, CA (5.6%); Atlanta, GA (5.1%); Los Angeles, CA (5.0%); and Seattle, WA (4.9%).

Looking ahead, there will be more new homes that are EV-friendly, especially driven by supportive policies promoting EV adoption. For example, as of September 2022, California building codes require that “new one- and two-unit single family dwellings or townhouses with attached private garages must have electrical conduit installed that is capable of supporting a Level 2 EV charging station.”

Figure 3: While more common among newer homes, properties of any age can be EV-friendly

Nevertheless, it does not mean homeowners of older homes will not have access to home charging. In fact, 17.8% of EV-friendly homes listed on Realtor.com in 2023 were built before 1970 (i.e., 54 years ago).

Specifically, among all these older but EV-friendly homes, the greatest shares were in Los Angeles, CA (14.5%); San Francisco, CA (8.3% ); New York, NY (7.0%); and Washington, DC (5.3%). While it might be expensive to upgrade the electricity system in older homes, many states provide funds or rebates for energy improvements , including purchasing and installing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), which could help homeowners save some costs. 

Garages are common for EV-friendly homes but are not a must

Owning a home with a garage appears to enhance the practicality of having an in-home charger, with approximately 70.4% of homes deemed EV-friendly on Realtor.com in 2023 featuring “garage” in their listing descriptions.

Notably, the significance of having a garage is more pronounced in EV-friendly homes located in markets with colder climates, such as Colorado Springs, CO; Chicago, IL; and Denver, CO, where over 90% of the listed EV-friendly properties include garages. Meanwhile, warmer metros such as Cape Coral, FL; Oxnard, CA; Phoenix, AZ; and Riverside, CA, also see around 80% of EV-friendly listings equipped with garages.

Figure 4: Markets where EV-friendly listings often include garages

Nonetheless, the absence of a garage does not imply a lack of access to at-home chargers, as 29.6% of EV-friendly listings are without a garage.

Specifically, homes without garages accounted for 57.5% of EV-friendly listings in Urban Honolulu, HI; 52.5% in Miami, FL; 46.4% in Seattle, WA; 45.7% in San Antonio, TX; 41.9% in New York, NY; and 41.5% in Boston, MA.

Figure 5: Markets where EV-friendly listings are often without garages 

Renters face bigger challenges in accessing EV charging facilities

Renters (0.25%) are more than three times less likely than homeowners (0.87%) to own an electric vehicle, according to an empirical study from the University of California, Berkeley.

One important factor leading to this gap is the accessibility of charging facilities. Unlike the homeowners who can charge at home, renters, especially those who live in apartment buildings, largely rely on public charging facilities. While chargers at workplaces and public parking lots could be good options for many, a recent University of California, Los Angeles report found that residents who live in multifamily dwellings showed strong preferences for near-home charging. 

Some rental communities are responding to consumer demand for EV charging facilities. Renters in Austin, TX (1.7%), and Los Angeles, CA (1.7%), faced the largest share of EV-friendly rental community listings on Realtor.com in 2023 across the top 50 metros, followed by San Jose, CA (1.4%); Orlando, FL (1.4%); Atlanta, GA (1.3%); Phoenix, AZ (1.1%); San Francisco, CA (1.0%); and San Diego, CA (1.0%). However, there are few details about how many charging ports or stations are available within these rental communities, which limits the ability of potential tenants to use this information to make decisions. In addition, EV-friendliness is a more popular feature among rental communities with “luxury” included in their listing descriptions.

For example, 6.7% of luxury rental communities in Los Angeles, CA, listed in 2023 were considered EV-friendly, and the EV-friendly share was 5.5% among luxury rental communities in Austin, TX, and San Francisco, CA.

Meanwhile, things might get slightly easier for renters living in new multifamily homes. As of September 2022, building codes require new multifamily dwellings in California to have 10% of parking spaces be EV-capable and 25% of parking spaces be EV-ready. New multifamily dwellings with more than 20 units must install Level 2 EV charging stations in 5% of all parking spaces.

Methodology

The homes considered in this study are single-family homes and condos/townhomes/row homes/co-ops listed for sale on Realtor.com in 2018–23. EV-friendly homes are properties featuring terms such as “electric vehicles” and “240-volt outlet” in the listing descriptions.

To understand the relations between EV ownership rates and EV-friendly homes, property-level data was consolidated into metro-level and matched to electric vehicle and public charging ports data from S&P Global and U.S. Department of Energy Alternatives Fuel Data Center , both aggregated from the ZIP code level to t he metro level. 

Top EV-friendly markets were first determined by calculating percentile levels for 1) share of EV-friendly listings and 2) congestion index (EVs per public port). Then a weighted average was taken between the two metrics to come up with an EV-friendly housing score for each market, forming the basis for market rankings. As, according to a study from the U.S. Department of Energy, 80% of EV charging is done at home, we assign 0.8 as the weight to the home metric and 0.2 to the public charging metric.

Rental communities refer to rental properties managed by property management companies listed on Realtor.com in 2023. EV-friendly rental communities are those featuring terms such as “electric vehicles” and “240-volt outlet” in the listing descriptions. For this research, we focus only on rental communities within the top 50 metros. 

• For this research, electric vehicles include battery and plug-in hybrid models.
• We use public ports in the calculation because a public station can have multiple charging ports. More details can be found here .
• Among all the homes listed on Realtor.com in 2023, the built year for a typical EV-friendly home is 2017 while the built year for a typical non-EV-friendly home is 1994.