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US now has more self-storage facilities than people realize

Original: "There are more self-storage facilities in the U.S. than... https://kottke.org/26/09/0049665-self-storage-facilities # R

A widely shared statistic points out that the United States has more self-storage facilities than many people would guess, prompting discussion about American consumer habits and real estate trends. Commenters are weighing in on what the sheer number of storage units says about consumption, housing costs, and the economy.

Why now: The striking comparison about America's self-storage boom is resonating as a reflection of consumer culture and real estate trends.

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 5 h ago to 1 h ago.

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• "There are more self-storage facilities in the U.S. than... https://kottke.org/26/09/0049665-self-storage-facilities # RealEstate # Business # Economy · kottke@robot.villas · 3

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