Manufactured Homes Market Report 2026

The manufactured homes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $28.73 billion in 2025 to $30.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising adoption of prefabricated homes, increasing use of multi-section and park model homes, expansion of residential and non-residential applications, growing demand for cost-effective construction, focus on quality-controlled factory-built units.

The manufactured homes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of AI and IoT in prefab monitoring, growth in sustainable and energy-efficient home designs, rising adoption of modular construction techniques, development of luxury and customizable prefab homes, expansion of manufactured housing communities. Major trends in the forecast period include deployment of modular manufactured homes, integration of AI-based construction management, expansion of IOT-enabled prefabrication monitoring, adoption of energy-efficient home designs, development of sustainable prefabricated materials.

The rise in residential construction is anticipated to propel growth in the manufactured homes market in the coming years. Residential construction encompasses the building, renovation, or remodeling of living spaces such as houses, apartments, condominiums, and townhomes. This process includes planning, designing, obtaining permits, and the physical construction itself. The increase in residential construction is driven by rapid urbanization, which fuels the need for new housing in expanding cities and suburban areas. Manufactured homes contribute to residential construction by offering a cost-effective, time-saving, and scalable housing option that satisfies the growing demand for affordable living. For example, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in March 2024, private new house completions in Australia reached 30,992 dwellings, reflecting a 3.7% increase from December and a 14.6% rise compared to March 2023. Furthermore, completions of other private new residential dwellings increased to 14,844 units, marking a 5.6% growth since December 2023. Consequently, the surge in residential construction is driving the expansion of the manufactured homes market.

Leading companies in the manufactured homes market are concentrating on innovative solutions such as manufactured duplex series to offer affordable and space-efficient housing that caters to the rising demand for multi-family living. The manufactured duplex series consists of factory-built two-unit homes designed to provide affordable and efficient multi-family housing. These homes are built off-site and delivered ready for installation, ensuring speed, quality, and cost savings. For instance, in March 2025, Champion Homes, a U.S.-based mobile and modular home manufacturer, introduced a manufactured duplex series aimed at addressing the affordable housing shortage by delivering cost-effective, space-efficient multi-family housing solutions nationwide. Champion Homes' manufactured duplex series features factory-built two-unit homes designed for quick deployment, consistent quality, and reduced construction costs relative to traditional methods. These duplexes offer customizable floor plans and energy-efficient designs, making them suitable for urban infill, workforce housing, and community development projects.

In July 2024, Cavco Industries Inc., a U.S.-based factory-built housing manufacturer, acquired American Homestar Corporation for $190 million. This acquisition is intended to enhance Cavco's market position in the South-Central U.S., realize operational synergies, and broaden its range of quality manufactured homes. American Homestar Corporation is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in factory-built homes, including both manufactured and modular homes.

Major companies operating in the manufactured homes market are Clayton Homes Inc., Champion Home Builders Inc., Skyline Corporation, Cavco Industries Inc., Legacy Housing Corporation, Fleetwood Homes Inc., Palm Harbor Homes Inc., Ritz-Craft Corporation, Silvercrest Homes Inc., Nobility Homes Inc., Fairmont Homes LLC, Deer Valley Homebuilders Inc., Manufactured Housing Enterprises Inc., Genesis Homes, Sunshine Homes Inc., Live Oak Homes Inc., Jessup Housing LLC, River Birch Homes LLC, Pine Grove Manufactured Homes Inc., Bentley Rowe.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the manufactured homes market by increasing costs for imported prefabricated components, construction materials, and transportation equipment used in factory-built homes. Single-family, multi-family, and luxury prefab units in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most affected due to dependence on imported modules and materials. Nevertheless, tariffs are driving domestic manufacturing, regional assembly, and innovation in energy-efficient and sustainable manufactured housing solutions, enhancing supply chain resilience and reducing overall construction costs.

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Manufactured homes are prefabricated housing units built in a controlled factory environment following federal building codes established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These homes are constructed on a permanent chassis and then transported to their final site. They are designed for efficient assembly, consistent quality control, and cost-effective construction.

The primary types of manufactured homes include single-family and multi-family units. A single-family manufactured home is a factory-built, detached dwelling intended to accommodate one family, built according to HUD code standards, and transported to its permanent location. These homes can be situated in various settings such as private land or manufactured housing (MH) communities and serve a range of uses, including both residential and non-residential applications.North America was the largest region in the manufactured homes market in 2025, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in manufactured homes report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the manufactured homes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The manufactured homes market consists of sales of single-wide homes, triple-wide or multi-section homes, park model homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and luxury prefab homes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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