State of the Manufactured Housing Industry

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MH Insider’s latest survey data provides a comprehensive look at current trends shaping the manufactured housing industry. The report offers valuable insight into key areas such as new home costs, community size and demographics, rent and occupancy levels, top-performing markets, and overall housing production.

Today, approximately 20.6 million Americans reside in manufactured or mobile homes, which account for 9.3% of all annual new home starts. Notably, 76% of new manufactured homes are titled as personal property, also known as “chattel.” Resident satisfaction remains high, with 85% expressing contentment with their homes—an increase of 7% since 2018. Affordability continues to be the primary motivator for