Most Americans Say “Not in My Backyard” to AI Data Centers

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #housingmarket--More than half (53%) of U.S. residents oppose the construction of an AI data center in their neighborhood, according to a new survey commissioned by Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Roughly one-third (34%) support it. This is according to a Redfin-commissioned survey conducted by Ipsos in May 2026, fielded to 4,000 U.S. residents. These findings focus on a question about how respondents feel about building certain types of properties in their neighb