What is the Average Cost of a Manufactured Home?
One of the great things about manufactured homes is that buyers have plenty of options when it comes to bedrooms, bathrooms, floor plans and more. So many manufactured home models are now available on the market that it’s possible to find a home with almost any combination of features that a buyer wants.
However, the endless variety of options available also means that it’s important for a buyer to know the approximate cost of the choices that they will be presented with when shopping for a manufactured home. By breaking each option down and examining how it affects the cost of the home, buyers can gain a better understanding of what they can expect to pay for a quality manufactured home.
This guide is designed to help manufactured home buyers learn about the many different factors that go into the cost of a manufactured home. From square footage to home features to important extras like taxes and utilities, these are the costs that you’ll need to be familiar with as you commence your hunt for the perfect home.
SIZE
Square footage is one of the biggest factors in determining the cost of a manufactured home. More square footage means more room for your family, your possessions and your life.
Manufactured homes fall into one of three size categories. Single-Wide manufactured homes are built and delivered as a single unit, while Double-Wide manufactured homes are built and delivered in sections that are joined together at the home site. Multi-section manufactured homes are Triple-Wide models that add more sections and more square footage.
Although the prices of manufactured homes fluctuate just like site-built homes do, here’s the average price of a new manufactured home (plus its square footage and per-square-foot cost) in 2016:
- Single Wide:
- Average Sales Price: $56,700
- Average Square Footage: 1,075
- Double Wide/Multi-Section:
- Average Sales Price: $99,500
- Average Square Footage: 1,746
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
Bedrooms and bathrooms are among any home’s most important features, and they have a big impact on the cost of a manufactured home. As a general rule, homes with more bedrooms and bathrooms will have more square footage. You can expect approximately:
- 2 beds and 1-2 baths in a single wide manufactured home
- 2-3 beds and 2 baths in a double wide manufactured home
- 3-5 beds and 2-3 baths in a multi-section manufactured home
Many buyers want as many bedrooms and bathrooms as they can get within their price range. Unused bedrooms or flex rooms can be converted into guest rooms, home offices, home gyms or just about anything else. Many families who may plan to have more children will choose to purchase a manufactured home with an extra bedroom or two to accommodate a growing family.
