243,784
housing units
Manatee County had this many housing units as of July 1, 2025.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2025Local reference, updated September 28, 2026
Manatee County home & repair statistics.
A practical, sourced snapshot of the homes, households, construction, and repair workforce that shape everyday property care in Manatee County.
The local picture
Useful numbers, without the guesswork.
Home repairs and improvements do not happen in a vacuum. The numbers below provide a quick reference for homeowners, local businesses, reporters, and anyone looking for a grounded view of Manatee County. Figures are kept close to the source so they are easy to check and cite.
74.3%
owner-occupied homes
The county's owner-occupancy rate for 2020 through 2024, a useful snapshot of the homes local upkeep work supports.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020-2024$391,400
median owner-occupied home value
The Census Bureau's median value for owner-occupied homes in Manatee County from 2020 through 2024.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020-2024176,747
households
Households in Manatee County during the 2020 through 2024 Census Bureau estimate period.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020-202411,015
building permits
Residential building permits recorded for Manatee County in 2025.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 202510,935
units authorized
Units authorized in unincorporated Manatee County in 2025, up from 7,197 in 2024, an increase of 3,738 units.
U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual highlightsSources & method
Numbers are only useful when you can trace them.
This page uses publicly available figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. Each statistic links directly to the source that reports it. Time periods differ because the Census Bureau releases each measure on its own schedule.
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Manatee County, housing and household estimates for 2020 through 2025.
- U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual highlights.
Suggested citation
Get It Mike. “Manatee County Home & Repair Statistics.” Updated September 28, 2026. https://getitmike.com/manatee-county-home-repair-statistics
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