• Redfin survey published May 4, 2026 found 47% of U.S. residents oppose construction of an AI data center in their neighborhood, versus 38% who support it.
• Support skewed younger, with 48% of Gen Z and 50% of millennials in favor, compared with 38% of Gen X and 22% of baby boomers.
• Political split showed 49% of Republicans supporting local AI data centers versus 36% of Democrats.
• Opposition ran higher than for other nearby development types tested, with 37% opposing new apartment complexes and 31% opposing mixed-use projects.
• Report flagged electricity and water demand as key drivers of resistance, citing concerns over higher energy costs, environmental impact, noise, and industrial-scale structures.

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