StorageCafe says with costs at half the value of a standard home, manufactured housing remains a cornerstone of affordability in the U.S. However, while generally widespread across the country, their footprint is uneven, with some areas much better equipped than others to respond to the need for these types of homes. In addition, in 2024 the average new manufactured home sold for about $123,300 – less than half the national median home price, not including the land-cost. They say it makes manufactured homes one of the few reliable paths to ownership, especially in an era of rising home prices. Indeed…
Nationally, there are about 7.9 million units, equal to 5.4% of all housing stock. Regionally, the Sunbelt stands out as the capital of manufactured housing in terms of both share and sheer number of units. Florida tops in total inventory with 824K mobile units, while New Mexico holds the highest statewide share at 15%.
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