Key Takeaways
- The U.S. haunted attraction industry welcomed 28.5 million visitors in the 2023 Halloween season.
- Average per-haunt attendance was 21,900 visitors across 1,300 professional venues in 2023.
- Repeat visitors comprised 42% of total attendance, or 12 million guests in 2023.
- The industry employed 45,000 seasonal actors across 1,350 haunts in 2023.
- Average actor wage was $14.50/hour, totaling $112 million in payroll.
- 68% of haunts used volunteer actors, saving $28 million in costs.
- The industry experienced 7.2% year-over-year growth in attendance from 2022 to 2023.
- Number of professional haunted attractions increased to 1,350 in 2023, up 4%.
- Post-pandemic recovery saw haunts operating 12% longer seasons averaging 28 nights.
- In 2023, the U.S. haunted attraction industry generated $413 million in direct revenue from ticket sales alone, excluding merchandise and concessions.
- Haunted houses contributed $1.2 billion to local economies through visitor spending on lodging and dining in 2022.
- The average ticket price for a premium haunted attraction rose to $32.50 in 2023, up 8% from 2022.
- Injury rate among actors was 4.2 per 1,000 shifts in 2023.
- 97% of haunts complied with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards.
- Actor injuries totaled 1,890 cases, 62% strains/sprains.
In 2023, the US haunted attraction industry drew 28.5 million visitors, showing steady growth despite higher costs.
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