A recent study by BowSterns found that the average cost of an RV lot in 2011 was $130,593 with the lowest reported price at $42,000 and the highest price at $419,000. Wow! That's pretty expensive considering the average size of the lot was 3500 sq. ft.
The number of reporting properties was 17 properties in seven states so they may not be typical, meaning you can probably find RV lots that are less expensive. You can get a copy of the results by signing up for it.
If you make the decision to travel full-time in an RV there is the option of settling in a location where you purchase an RV lot. It has been a fairly inexpensive option in the past. You may still be able to find inexpensive lots but the location and amenities may not be as desirable. In fact at looking at listings for RV lots for sale at RVProperty.com, I found many that are on the market for much less.
Other options include leasing a park model site, like in Voyager Resort in Tucson, pictured above. another is to look for a co-op. Some of the Escapees RV parks are co-op parks where the price is frozen, though the seller can charge for improvements. These prices are much more reasonable, though living in a co-op has its own pros and cons.
Whew! Even though this study found lots of lots that sell for as much as a house in some areas, there are low-cost options for RV retirement when you want or need to get off the road. Shop around! Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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