Manufactured homes house 22 million Americans and make up 11 percent of new single-family home sales. Ownership rates reach 85 percent among residents, while the median household income stands at 45,000 dollars. The sections below detail ownership patterns, employment figures, and shipment volumes.
Key Takeaways
- 22 million Americans live in manufactured homes, comprising 6.5% of the U.S. housing stock
- The industry employs over 350,000 workers across manufacturing, retail, and related sectors
- Manufactured homes accounted for 11% of all new single-family homes sold in the U.S. in 2022
- The average sales price of a new manufactured home in the U.S. reached $128,800 in 2022, up 12.5% from the previous year
- In 2022, the U.S. manufactured housing industry shipped 461,172 homes, marking a 7.3% increase from 2021
- The Southeast region led with 36% of U.S. manufactured home shipments in 2022
- 2023 projected shipments: 400,000-450,000 units
Mobile home industry data shows steady demand and a growing market, highlighting resilient homeowner investment.
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Demographics and Ownership17 stats
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22 million Americans live in manufactured homes, comprising 6.5% of the U.S. housing stock
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Over 50% of manufactured home residents are aged 50 or older
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The median household income for manufactured home owners is $45,000,compared to $68,000 for site-built home owners
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85% of manufactured homes are owned by residents, with 15% rented
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Households headed by seniors (65+) make up 42% of manufactured home residents
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37% of manufactured home buyers are first-time homebuyers
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52% of homes placed in communities, 48% on private land in 2022
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28% of residents are families with children under 18
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Hispanic households: 15% of manufactured home dwellers
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Median age of residents: 54 years old
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35% of owners have college degree, lower than national 40%
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Poverty rate among residents: 20%, double national average
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55% of homes built 1990 or later remain in service
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62% of residents white, 15% Hispanic, 12% Black
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Female-headed households: 25%
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Veterans: 12% of residents, higher than national 7%
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Disability rate: 25% among residents
Interpretation
Demographics and Ownership Interpretation
While manufactured homes provide crucial, often resident-owned housing for over 22 million Americans—especially seniors, veterans, and first-time buyers—their concentration of older, lower-income, and disabled residents underscores a stark vulnerability in the nation's affordable housing foundation.
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Economic Impact13 stats
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The industry employs over 350,000 workers across manufacturing, retail, and related sectors
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Manufactured housing contributes $25 billion annually to the U.S. GDP
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The industry generated $7 billion in state and local taxes in 2022
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Industry supports 200,000 construction jobs indirectly
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Annual wage in manufacturing: $55,000average
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$4.5 billion in federal tax revenue from industry in 2022
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10% of U.S. workforce in affordable housing is in manufactured sector
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$1.2 billion in retail commissions paid in 2022
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Retailers: 2,500 locations nationwide
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Community operators: 1,800 companies managing 50,000 properties
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$16 billion in property taxes from communities
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100,000 service/installer jobs supported
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Supplier chain: $10 billion annual spend
Interpretation
Economic Impact Interpretation
While often overlooked, the manufactured housing industry is a massive and surprisingly prosperous economic engine, quietly employing hundreds of thousands, generating billions in taxes, and forming the backbone of affordable housing for countless Americans.
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Market Size and Revenue11 stats
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The average sales price of a new manufactured home in the U.S. reached $128,800in 2022, up 12.5% from the previous year
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The total value of manufactured home shipments in the U.S. was $47.2 billion in 2022
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Manufactured homes cost 40% less per square foot than site-built homes, averaging $60 vs $100
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Retail sales of manufactured homes reached $18.5 billion in 2022
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Multi-section home average price was $148,200in 2022, up 13%
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Single-section home average price was $92,600in 2022, up 11%
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2022 saw 15% rise in retail price per square foot to $85
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Average monthly lot rent in communities: $450
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15% increase in lot rents 2021-2022
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Average dealer margin: 25% on home sales
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50% of sales cash or owner-financed
Interpretation
Market Size and Revenue Interpretation
The manufactured housing market, where homes are still a relative bargain per square foot, is galloping toward the unaffordable with double-digit price hikes and rising lot rents, proving that even the affordable housing sector is not immune to the nation's inflationary fever.
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Production and Shipments28 stats
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In 2022, the U.S. manufactured housing industry shipped 461,172 homes, marking a 7.3% increase from 2021
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Multi-section manufactured homes made up 58% of total shipments in 2022, totaling 267,000 units
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Single-section manufactured homes shipments dropped to 194,172 units in 2022, representing 42% of total shipments
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Average factory construction time for a manufactured home is 5.5 days
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There are 165 HUD-code manufacturing plants operating in 44 states, producing homes for all 50 states
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In 2023 Q1, shipments totaled 105,954 units, down 16% from Q1 2022
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8.5 million manufactured homes were built between 1976 and 2022 under HUD code
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In 2021, shipments hit 372,000 units, lowest since 2014
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There are 43,000 community lot spaces developed annually
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Shipments in July 2023: 46,195 units, down 19% YoY
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June 2023 shipments: 47,904 units, down 24% YoY
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Multi-section shipments Q2 2023: 66% of total
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Inventory at factories end 2022: 12,000 homes
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Retail inventory averaged 25,000 homes in 2022
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Average home size: 1,590 sq ft for multi-section in 2022
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3-bedroom homes: 70% of shipments
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2023 H1 shipments: 195,000 units, down 10% YoY
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August 2023 shipments: 42,500 units estimated, down 25%
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2022 peak monthly shipments: December 48,772 units
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Lowest 2022 month: February 34,000 units
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70% of production from top 10 manufacturers
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Champion Homes market share: 15%
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Skyline-Champion merger boosted capacity 20%
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September 2023 shipments forecast: 41,000 down 28%
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2022 export shipments: 5,000 units to Canada/Mexico
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30 plants closed since 2008, capacity down 50%
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Average plant output: 2,800 homes/year
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2023 Q3 shipments: projected 125,000 units
Interpretation
Production and Shipments Interpretation
While navigating a rollercoaster of market shifts and consolidation, the manufactured housing industry demonstrates its resilient role in American affordability by efficiently building more spacious, multi-section homes in mere days, even as it contends with recent shipment dips and a long-term contraction in production capacity.
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Regional Distribution23 stats
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The Southeast region led with 36% of U.S. manufactured home shipments in 2022
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Texas recorded the highest number of shipments at 64,200 manufactured homes in 2022
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Florida saw 42,100 shipments in 2022, second highest in the nation
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The Midwest region accounted for 20% of shipments in 2022 with 92,200 units
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65% of new manufactured homes are installed in rural areas
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The West region had 18% of shipments in 2022, totaling 83,000 units
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Northeast shipments were lowest at 8% or 36,800 units in 2022
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Georgia shipments: 38,400 in 2022
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North Carolina: 37,200 shipments in 2022
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Arizona: 28,500 shipments in 2022
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California shipments: 22,100 in 2022
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Michigan: 21,300 shipments in 2022
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South Carolina: 20,800 shipments
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Southeast Q1 2023: 38% of national shipments
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Texas Q1 2023 shipments: 15,200 units
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Oregon shipments: 12,500 in 2022
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Indiana: 18,200 shipments
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Alabama shipments: 16,700 in 2022
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Kentucky: 15,900 shipments
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Louisiana shipments: 14,200 in 2022
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Tennessee: 19,500 shipments
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Washington state shipments: 8,900 in 2022
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Ohio: 17,600 shipments
Interpretation
Regional Distribution Interpretation
While the Northeast's urban centers debate tiny houses, the South and Midwest are quietly winning the affordable housing race, one rural driveway at a time.
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Trends and Forecasts20 stats
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2023 projected shipments: 400,000-450,000 units
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Post-HUD code (1976), homes are 30% larger on average, now 1,800 sq ft
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Zoning restrictions affect 40% of U.S. land for manufactured homes
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75% of manufactured homes today meet ENERGY STAR standards
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Average energy savings: 40% lower utility bills vs site-built
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2024 forecast: shipments to rebound to 500,000+ with lower rates
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60% of buyers finance with chattel loans at 12% interest avg
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FHA Title I loans for homes: $69,678avg amount
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25% growth in FHA 203B loans for homes on owned land
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Adoption of smart home tech in 30% of new homes
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Modular vs HUD-code: HUD-code 90% of factory-built market
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40 states have state admin agencies overseeing HUD code
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Post-2008 crash recovery: shipments up 200% from low of 50k in 2009
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Replacement demand: 250,000 units/year from old stock
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New household formation drives 60% of demand
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Interest rates impact: 1% rise reduces shipments 10%
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Green building certifications in 20% of new plants
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EV charging readiness in 10% of new communities
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85% homes titled as personal property
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Reform push: 50 states need personal property to realty conversion
Interpretation
Trends and Forecasts Interpretation
While battling a thicket of zoning restrictions and the peculiar burden of chattel loans, the manufactured home industry, now building larger, smarter, and far more efficient dwellings, is poised for a significant rebound as it strives to shed its personal property stigma and meet the urgent demand for affordable housing.
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