Key Takeaways
- In 2023, U.S. haunts welcomed 15 million visitors nationwide, a 25% increase from 2022
- Average attendance per haunt was 12,500 guests in 2023, with peak nights reaching 2,000
- 45% of haunt visitors were repeat customers in 2022, totaling 6.75 million loyal attendees
- The haunt industry employed over 200,000 seasonal workers in 2023 across the U.S.
- Average hourly wage for haunt actors was $15.50 in 2023, up 10% from 2022
- 65% of haunt staff were part-time seasonal hires, totaling 130,000 positions in 2023
- Haunt industry grew 12% annually from 2021-2023, reaching $2.5B valuation
- Immersive haunts increased 30% since 2020, now 40% of market in 2023
- Digital marketing ROI for haunts averaged 4:1 in 2023 campaigns
- In 2023, the U.S. haunted attractions industry generated approximately $2.5 billion in total revenue from ticket sales, merchandise, and concessions
- Professional haunted houses in the United States averaged $150,000 in gross revenue per attraction in 2022, with top performers exceeding $500,000
- The haunt industry's contribution to local economies reached $300 million in ancillary spending like hotels and restaurants in 2023 across major markets
- Haunt industry reported 0.5 injuries per 10,000 visitors in 2023, lowest on record
- 95% of haunts complied with NFPA 101 life safety codes in 2022 inspections
- Actor injury rate was 2.1% per season, mainly strains, affecting 4,200 workers in 2023
In 2023, US haunts drew 15 million visitors, up 25%, with strong repeat demand and safer operations.
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