The Phoenix metropolitan area has firmly established itself as the epicenter for manufactured housing in the United States. Recent data reveals that Mesa, AZ, not only tops the national chart in terms of manufactured homes but also outpaces its nearest competitor, Phoenix, by a noteworthy margin. This information was drawn from a survey by StorageCafe, which relied on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey findings from 2024.
Mesa’s stock of 29,300 manufactured homes is unmatched in the country, positioning it at the forefront of a growing trend that aims to quickly, and affordably, accommodate housing needs. This rise in popularity is a testament to the innovation that drives to most effectively respond to pressing housing shortages and affordability issues. This surge in numbers, as reported by ABC15, places Phoenix in the second position with its inventory count at 20,594 units—painting Arizona’s desert cities as a hotspot for this alternative housing option.
Looking beyond the top two positions, Jacksonville, Florida, ranks third in the nation with 15,393 manufactured homes. Close behind are Largo, Florida, and Tucson, Arizona, with 14,131 and 14,128 homes, respectively. The notable factor in these figures is Arizona’s dominant presence in the manufactured housing market, being home to three out of the nation’s top five cities in this sector. The clear concentration in Arizona points towards a distinctive regional approach to affordable housing solutions amidst escalations in both property values and the number of residents…