The four largest publicly traded mobile home park REITs just released their Q4 2025 results, and the data paints a compelling picture for this resilient asset class. Below, we break down the key metrics across Sun Communities (SUI), Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS), UMH Properties (UMH), and Flagship Communities REIT (FLGMF) to help investors stay informed and evaluate current trends.

Stock Price Performance

Stock prices across the four major mobile home park REITs showed mixed results during Q4 2025, reflecting broader market conditions rather than underlying operational weakness.

Sun Communities (SUI)

SUI closed Q4 2025 at $123.91, up slightly from $122.97 in Q4 2024 but down from $126.49 in Q3 2025. Over the trailing twelve months, SUI’s stock price has fluctuated in both directions, likely influenced by interest rate expectations and general REIT market sentiment.

Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS)

ELS ended Q4 2025 at $60.61, declining from $66.00 in Q4 2024 and $61.67 in Q3 2025. The twelve-month trend has generally moved downward, even as the company’s operational fundamentals have remained stable.

UMH Properties (UMH)

UMH closed at $15.91 in Q4 2025, compared to $18.88 in Q4 2024 and $16.79 in Q3 2025. The stock price appears to have trended lower over the past year despite strong operational performance at the community level.

Flagship Communities REIT (FLGMF)

FLGMF stood out with a Q4 2025 price of $20.00, up meaningfully from $14.99 in Q4 2024 and $18.75 in Q3 2025. Flagship has demonstrated a clear upward trajectory over the last twelve months, potentially driven by its aggressive growth strategy and strong fundamentals.

Net Operating Income (NOI)

All four mobile home park REITs reported rising NOI in Q4 2025, underscoring the operational strength of the asset class.

• Sun Communities posted NOI of $178.8 million, up from $161.9 million in Q4 2024 and $171.8 million in Q3 2025 — a year-over-year increase largely attributed to rent growth.
• Equity LifeStyle Properties reported base rental income of approximately $189.9 million, rising from $180.0 million in Q4 2024 and $186.0 million in Q3 2025.
• UMH Properties reached an estimated $34.1 million in NOI, compared to $31.1 million in Q4 2024.
• Flagship Communities generated approximately $18.4 million in NOI, growing from $14.0 million in Q4 2024 and $16.7 million in Q3 2025.

The twelve-month NOI trend is up across the board, driven primarily by increased rental revenue, strong demand for affordable housing, and operational efficiencies.

Occupancy Rates (Manufactured Housing Only)

Occupancy figures for the manufactured housing segments showed generally stable results, though some slight quarter-over-quarter dips appeared.

Sun Communities continues to lead in occupancy and maintains levels that suggest very strong demand for its mobile home park communities. UMH Properties, while reporting a slight quarter-over-quarter dip, has improved year-over-year from 87.3% to 88.3%, pointing toward a positive longer-term trend. Flagship’s lower occupancy may represent an opportunity, as newly acquired communities are typically brought online at lower occupancy rates before being optimized.

Lot Rent Growth

Every major mobile home park REIT reported lot rent growth in Q4 2025 — a trend driven largely by inflation, supply and demand dynamics, and the overall affordability advantage that mobile home park living offers relative to traditional housing.

Year-over-year lot rent increases ranged from approximately 5% to nearly 8%, which may indicate sustained pricing power for mobile home park operators. Equity LifeStyle Properties continues to command the highest average lot rents among the four, while Flagship Communities shows the strongest percentage growth.

Portfolio Growth and Totals

All four mobile home park REITs grew their portfolios over the past year, both in terms of total communities and total lots owned.

Sun Communities added 10 communities and over 3,000 lots from the previous quarter alone, signaling an active acquisition strategy. Flagship Communities also expanded rapidly, growing from 82 to 87 communities and adding roughly 1,780 lots year-over-year. UMH Properties saw a decrease in community count from 139 to 134 but still grew total lot count slightly, suggesting a strategic portfolio realignment toward larger or higher-quality mobile home park assets.

Key Takeaways for Mobile Home Park Investors

Several themes emerge from the Q4 2025 data that may interest current and prospective investors in the mobile home park space:

• NOI growth remains robust. All four REITs posted higher net operating income, supported by consistent rent increases and strong demand.
• Lot rents continue climbing. Year-over-year growth between 5% and 8% suggests that mobile home park operators can continue to raise rents in line with or above inflation.
• Portfolio expansion is ongoing. The largest mobile home park REITs are actively acquiring communities, which could signal confidence in the sector’s long-term fundamentals.
• Occupancy holds steady at the top. While some slight dips appeared, occupancy rates for industry leaders like SUI and ELS remain well above 90%.

Mobile home park investing continues to demonstrate characteristics that may appeal to income-focused and value-oriented investors. As the affordable housing shortage persists and demand for attainable living options grows, the manufactured housing sector appears well-positioned heading into 2026.

If you’re interested in learning more about mobile home park investing, reach out and we’ll set up a call. We’re happy to share what we’ve learned from acquiring and operating communities across the country.

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