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North America Data Center Trends H1 2025

September 8, 2025 4 Minute Read

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Colocation Insights

  • No capacity of more than 5 MW is currently available in the market.
  • Pricing is at a record high for colocation facilities due to little available supply.
  • AI-related occupiers are preleasing in 5-to-10-MW increments where available.

Market Trends

  • Confirmed power availability is taking precedence over other site-selection criteria.
  • Supply chain procurement is leading developers to seek equipment directly from manufacturers.
  • Demand for legacy space continues to drive record-low vacancy and record-high pricing.

Notable Activity

  • Databank plans to expand its Orangeburg, NY campus now that the first phase is fully leased.
  • CoreSite has only a few MW remaining in its NY3 data center, while NY4 remains under construction.
  • Equinix is bringing its NY3 project to market, the firm’s 10th Tri-State data center.

Figure 1: Historical Market Information

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H1 2025.

Figure 2: Historical Supply and Demand

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H1 2025.

Figure 3: % of Total Primary Market Inventory

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H1 2025.

Figure 4: Market Fuel Mix

Source: Consolidated Edison.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H1 2025.

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