Buying a home in the United States is now more difficult than ever before. Home prices have surged while housing construction has struggled to keep pace, driven by rising labor and material costs as well as persistent workforce shortages. The result is a nationwide housing deficit, with affordable housing—defined as housing costs below 30% of income—becoming increasingly out of reach for younger and middle-income households.

In response, advanced prefabricated housing is emerging as a promising solution to this crisis. By shifting construction from traditional on-site methods to factory-based production, prefabrication offers improvements in efficiency, cost control, and quality. This article explores how technological innovation, evolving policy support, and changing consumer perceptions are driving the adoption of prefabricated housing in the U.S., and how these developments may reshape the future of housing supply and affordability.