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A Comprehensive Study on the Saturation and Unequal Distribution of Urban Residents' Housing in China
Based on China's census yearbook, China's statistical yearbook, CSS public data and other data sources, this study calculates China's housing saturation, housing wealth and area Gini coefficient respectively. Then use Pyatt's ternary decomposition method to decompose the Gini coefficients and further explore the sources of the degree of housing distribution imbalance. Further integrate the two core indicators of housing saturation and uneven distribution in multiple dimensions to construct a binary quadrant classification model. This model accurately locates 29 provincial-level administrative regions in China into four characteristic quadrants. This intelligent classification provides data-driven decision-making basis for implementing differentiated housing policies. Finally, based on the development prospects of artificial intelligence, a policy optimization path for empowering artificial intelligence is proposed.
Executive Impact
China has transitioned from a short-term housing shortage to a post-real estate era with relatively sufficient housing supply, averaging 41.76 square meters per person. However, a significant uneven distribution persists, revealed by a high Gini coefficient for housing wealth (0.639) and a reasonable but still uneven Gini coefficient for housing area (0.424). Artificial intelligence offers a powerful solution to overcome data processing challenges, enable accurate market predictions, and guide policy regulation. By integrating housing saturation and uneven distribution data into a binary quadrant classification model, 29 provincial regions are intelligently categorized, providing a data-driven basis for differentiated housing policies and mitigating regional imbalances. The housing market is currently in a temporarily saturated state, but long-term development potential remains, necessitating AI-powered platforms for dynamic monitoring, demand forecasting, and precise, targeted regulation.
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Housing Saturation Analysis
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Housing Saturation in China
This article considers two indicators, per capita housing construction area and per capita housing space, to study housing saturation. Data shows the average per capita housing construction area of urban residents in China is 38.62 m², with a range from 30.92 m² in Guangdong to 48.65 m² in Xizang. The average number of rooms per person is 1.06, indicating that urban residents have reached the housing level of one room per capita. Internationally, per capita housing area in middle and high-income countries is usually above 29.3 m², and China's statistical average of 38.62 m² suggests it has met these standards. While the overall housing shortage is resolved, and supply aligns with economic development, the market is currently in a temporarily saturated state without considering distribution equilibrium. Improvement demand is emerging but faces release obstacles.
Measuring Housing Inequality with Gini Coefficient
The Gini coefficient is used to evaluate the balance of housing wealth and housing area distribution. For housing area, 48.59% of households have less than 39 m², and 21.78% have over 70 m², indicating uneven distribution. In 2021, China's housing area Gini coefficient was 0.424, considered relatively reasonable in half of the provinces (0.3-0.4 range), but some provinces show significant gaps (0.4-0.5 range). Housing wealth Gini coefficient (0.639 in 2021) is much higher, indicating a significant disparity in wealth distribution. Notably, overall Gini coefficients for both wealth and area decreased from 2019 to 2021, suggesting a gradual narrowing of the housing distribution gap in China.
AI for Differentiated Housing Policies
The study proposes an AI-powered policy optimization path. An intelligent management platform can integrate data from diverse sources (transactions, property, market prices, socio-economic data) to dynamically monitor housing demand and forecast trends. AI algorithms (K-means, DBSCAN) can segment demand based on demographics and income. A binary quadrant classification model (saturation vs. imbalance) accurately positions 29 provincial regions, providing a data-driven basis for differentiated housing policies. This enables a shift from "one size fits all" policies to targeted, precise regulation, reducing regional imbalances. The platform also includes saturation calculation, Gini coefficient optimization, policy intervention simulations, and differentiated policy generators.
AI-Powered Housing Policy Optimization Path
Data Collection & Integration
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Intelligent Classification (Quadrant Model)
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Differentiated Policy Generation
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Dynamic Monitoring & Adjustment
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Targeted Interventions
Average Housing Area vs. High-Income Standard
41.76 m² Average m² per person (China 2020) vs. High-Income Standard (46.6 m²)| Metric | 2019 Value | 2021 Value | Trend |
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| Housing Wealth Gini Coefficient | 0.796 | 0.639 | Decreased, but still high disparity. |
| Housing Area Gini Coefficient | 0.443 | 0.424 | Slight decrease, but still uneven distribution in some areas. |
| Stacked Term GR (Wealth) | 71.504% | 79.497% | Increased, indicating more overlap in wealth distribution across groups. |
| Stacked Term GR (Area) | 85.588% | 80.755% | Decreased, indicating less overlap in area distribution across groups. |
AI in Action: Smart Housing Demand Forecasting
Hangzhou utilized Alipay Apartment Rental applet data to identify 'fresh graduates' living clusters, enabling targeted increase in single apartment supply. Similarly, Guangzhou identified low-income migrant worker concentrations using water/electricity consumption and delivery data to optimize affordable rental housing sites. These examples demonstrate how AI can transform housing management from passive response to active, precise, and targeted regulation, moving beyond 'one size fits all' policies.
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Implementation Timeline
A phased approach to integrate AI into your housing market analysis and policy generation.
Phase 1: AI Data Infrastructure (3-6 Months)
Establish a comprehensive data platform by integrating disparate sources: land transactions, property registration, provident fund loans, market prices, rental data, internet search trends, and socio-economic indicators. Implement blockchain for secure registration and NLP for contract data extraction.
Phase 2: Predictive & Classification AI (6-12 Months)
Develop AI/ML models (K-means, DBSCAN) for demand segmentation and forecasting. Construct the binary quadrant classification model (saturation vs. imbalance) for real-time regional positioning and policy differentiation. Continuously refine models with new data.
Phase 3: Dynamic Policy & Management (12-18 Months)
Build policy intervention simulation capabilities and a differentiated policy generator. Develop real-time dashboards (heat maps, radar maps) for monitoring housing health indicators across regions, enabling agile policy adjustments.
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