As housing prices continue to challenge first-time buyers, manufactured homes are stepping into the spotlight in 2025. Offering lower costs, energy efficiency, and flexible designs, they’ve become a leading alternative for affordable homeownership across the United States.

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Manufactured Homes: A Growing Housing Solution

In 2024, the average price of a new manufactured home was approximately $123,300, nearly a third of the national median home price of $360,600. That price gap is creating new opportunities for first-time buyers, retirees, and anyone seeking quality housing on a budget.

Manufactured homes also offer competitive mortgage options, making them an even more viable pathway to homeownership.

Sunbelt States Dominate the Market

According to a 2024 analysis by StorageCafe, all 10 of the top cities for manufactured home inventory are located in the Sunbelt, a region already known for its lower cost of living and warmer climate.

The top three cities for manufactured housing in 2025 are:

  1. Mesa, Arizona – 29,335 manufactured homes (13% of total housing)
  2. Phoenix, Arizona – 20,564 manufactured homes (3%)
  3. Jacksonville, Florida – 15,393 manufactured homes (3%)

Other cities in the top 10 include Tucson, San Antonio, Houston, and Los Angeles, highlighting the widespread appeal of this affordable housing option.

Statewide Leaders in Manufactured Housing

Looking at states as a whole, Florida leads with 824,425 manufactured homes, about 8% of its total housing. It’s followed closely by Texas (776,232 homes) and North Carolina (525,544 homes). Many of these states not only have high volumes of manufactured homes but also offer a significant price advantage over traditional site-built homes.

Rank State Manufactured Homes Share of Housing Avg. MH Price Avg. Home Price Price Gap (%)
1 Florida 824,425 8% $135,100 $396,900 194%
2 Texas 776,232 6% $122,500 $313,200 156%
3 North Carolina 525,544 10% $125,200 $333,000 166%
4 California 507,774 3% $167,000 $759,500 355%
5 Georgia 345,541 7% $124,800 $343,300 175%

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The Bottom Line

With prices high and few starter-home options available on the market, manufactured homes offer a low-cost alternative for entering homeownership. As always, it’s important to explore your financing options and connect with trusted local dealers and lenders to find the right fit for your budget and lifestyle. And if you’re ready to start looking, come visit us at one of our Factory Expo Homes locations, and we’ll be happy to guide you!