Redfin said 53% of U.S. residents oppose building AI data centers in their
communities versus 34% who support. Opposition cites heavy water and power use
that could push up energy costs and raise environmental concerns, plus noise and
industrial-scale building design that residents say harms neighborhoods. 58% of
respondents said AI advances will eliminate jobs and make housing less
affordable. Realtors report increasing buyer resistance to nearby data centers;
Older cohorts are more likely to oppose local construction.
