The apartment industry is a trillion dollar industry that provides housing to 39 million Americans.

A career in multifamily lets you make a real impact on people’s lives and the communities they live in. Apartments help create thriving, walkable communities. They provide people with a home that fits their lifestyle. They make it possible for people to live in the communities where they work (think firemen, police officers, teachers, nurses). And much more. Demand for apartments is at an unprecedented level as changing demographics and housing preferences create a fundamental shift in our nation’s housing dynamics. To meet that demand, the U.S. will need to build 4.6 million apartments by 2030. All that demand means the apartment industry is a jobs-creating industry.

Discover a Career in the Apartment Industry
Discover the various options for working in the apartment industry on NMHC's Career Exploration web site. You'll find professional profiles, average pay, and videos of apartment professionals talking about a day in their life.
Visualize the Future of Housing
Technology and lifestyle changes are changing how we live, work and play. NMHC's Apartment of the Future web site employs virtual reality to explore four key concepts driving the next generation of apartments.
Demographics is Destiny
The U.S. is changing and so are its housing preferences. Learn more about demographics and apartment demand. Moreover, there is a serious apartment supply shortage that will create demand for apartment professionals well into the future.
Diversity in the Apartment Sector
The apartment industry serves a very diverse community of residents. Because of that, ensuring a diverse workforce - from the Board room to the property - is a priority. Learn more.
Dive In: Start Learning Now
The best way to learn about a potential industry or career is to start following that sector's news. NMHC's News Feed is a great resource. Why apartments? Because they make a meaningful economic contribution to their communities in addition to providing homes for 39 million people. Learn more.

NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. With the industry’s most prominent and creative leaders at the helm, NMHC provides a forum for insight, advocacy and action that enable both members and the communities they build to thrive.

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