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I Design Tiny Homes. Who is Buying Them Would Surprise You.
Single People Do Not Buy Tiny Homes
I designed 30+ custom tiny homes, which were shipped all over the U.S. Not one client was a single person. The reasoning behind this I can only speculate, but it has to do with where you can legally park them. Single people want to live in urban centers and get a foothold in their career and network. Urban centers do not allow you to park tiny homes, so single people would have to live in suburban or rural areas. The idea of living in isolation away from friends does not make sense if you are single.
Young Couples Are the Biggest Demographic
Couples in their mid 30’s to early 40’s are the primary buyers of tiny homes. They have already built wealth, gotten a foothold in their careers, and want to get out of the city. Many of them telecommute, so they might request a small office or “phone booth” to be built in the tiny home. They choose tiny homes because of the lifestyle and control of their own destiny rather than the potential cost savings. With two people splitting the costs, they can splurge on luxury features such as an infrared sauna.
