Why this market is moving now
- MBI's July 2026 report shows modular gaining share of construction activity in key segments, with 6.5% annual growth projected to 2030.
- Factory production can cut project timelines by 20% to 50%, which matters while the US still completes about 1 million single-family homes a year.
Key figures
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| The US permanent modular construction market reached $20.5 billion in 2025. | 20.5 billion USD | 2025 | Modular Building Institute |
| Permanent modular construction represented about 5.1% of US construction activity in key market segments in 2025. | 5.1 % of construction activity in key segments | 2025 | Modular Building Institute |
| MBI projects the US permanent modular market will grow at a 6.5% compound annual rate through 2030. | 6.5 % CAGR (MBI projection, to 2030) | 2030 | Modular Building Institute |
| MBI says factory production can cut project timelines by 20% to 50%. | 20 to 50 % shorter project timelines | 2026 | Modular Building Institute |
| US builders completed 1,005,000 single-family homes in 2025. | 1,005,000 homes | 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau |
| US builders completed 484,000 multifamily units in 2025. | 484,000 units | 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau |
| The median price of a new single-family home sold in the US in 2025 was $417,400. | 417,400 USD | 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Champion Homes, a US maker of manufactured and modular homes, grew net sales 7.3% to $2.7 billion in its fiscal year ended 28 March 2026. | 2.7 billion USD net sales | 2026 | Champion Homes, Inc. |
Sources and method
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- Modular Building Institute: MBI Reports $20.5B U.S. Permanent Modular Market, Forecasts 6.5% Annual Growth Through 2030 (2026-07-14)
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reached $20.5 billion in 2025
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representing approximately 5.1% of construction activity in key market segments
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projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.5% through 2030
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Factory production can reduce project timelines by 20% to 50%
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- U.S. Census Bureau: Highlights of 2025 Characteristics of New Housing (2026-07-01)
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Of the 1,005,000 single-family homes completed in 2025:
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Of the 484,000 multifamily units completed in 2025:
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The median price of new single-family homes sold in 2025 was $417,400, while the average sales price was $523,800.
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- Champion Homes, Inc.: Champion Homes Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results (2026-05-26)
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FY26 net sales increased 7.3% to $2.7 billion.
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Companies to watch
Champion Homes
Sells manufactured and modular homes, ADUs, park models and modular buildings; fiscal 2026 net sales were $2.7 billion.
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the United States market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the US modular construction market?
The Modular Building Institute says the US permanent modular construction market reached $20.5 billion in 2025, about 5.1% of construction activity in key market segments.
How fast is US modular construction growing?
MBI projects a 6.5% compound annual growth rate for US permanent modular construction through 2030. This is MBI's own forecast, not a Census figure.
Why do builders use modular construction?
MBI says factory production can reduce project timelines by 20% to 50%.
How many new homes does the US complete each year?
The Census Bureau counted 1,005,000 single-family homes and 484,000 multifamily units completed in 2025.
Who are the biggest modular home builders?
Champion Homes is one listed US builder of manufactured and modular homes. Its net sales rose 7.3% to $2.7 billion in the fiscal year ended 28 March 2026, per its SEC filing.
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