Homebuyers value clean air above aesthetic features
According to a new Redfin survey, 36% of U.S. residents who plan to move within the next year value a clean home with high-end filtration systems for air and water as one of the most important features when it comes to their next home. That makes it the most common priority for homebuyers out of a list of 22 home features.
Both high-performance and security systems outrank every other feature homebuyers look for in a potential residence.
Climate-resilient upgrades are also fairly important to prospective buyers, with 14% ranking it as one of their top considerations. Features that take health and climate risks into account are ranked higher than luxurious upgrades.
This report is based on a Redfin survey conducted by Ipsos in May 2026, fielded to 4,000 U.S. residents.
