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MDU / Multifamily Tech

Q3 2026

Consumer Insights Dashboard

Multifamily Technologies Dashboard Q1 2026

This trending study tracks consumer engagement with technology solutions in multifamily housing, including renters in apartments, condos, and other multi-unit dwellings. It quantifies adoption and satisfaction for community-provided internet, smart home solutions, and resident apps. The dashboard segments results by building type and renter demographics to provide ongoing insight into demand for technology in multifamily properties.

Each quarter includes trending data to show movement in key trends plus a deep dive topical section testing interest in one additional area, with topics including smart home, connectivity, home security, and entertainment highlighted.

Key questions addressed:
  1. What is the landscape of adoption of bulk internet and smart living amenities in multifamily housing?
  2. Which amenities and services drive resident choice of where to live and rent?
  3. What is the value of bulk internet and Wi-Fi to residents and prospective residents?
  4. What value do residents and prospective residents place on smart amenities and services?
  5. How do renters in different market segments differ in the value they place on tested technologies? 

Methodology & Key Terms 

Executive Summary  

Multifamily Housing Benchmarks 

Connectivity Landscape 

Home Services Adoption 

Multifamily Amenities 

Technology Amenity Fees 

Appendix  

Multifamily Market Sizing Estimates
Demographics of US Renters
Defining Internet Households
Guide to Reading Parks Associates Charts
Additional Research from Parks Associates

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