The Bizarre Reason American Garages Are Shrinking

Summary by Krater

This video examines why new American homes often feature smaller garages and how this trend is driven by land availability, population growth, and larger vehicles.

From the video

Answers: Why are garages in new American homes getting smaller?

• Garage size trends
• Vehicle size trends
• Land use and zoning
• Real estate economics
• Home building standards

What it concludes

• Garages in new American homes are shrinking in urban areas, despite vehicles getting larger.
• There are no official standards or building codes for two-car garage sizes, with 20x20 feet considered a minimum standard.
• Agricultural land values and real estate prices have risen steadily, pushing builders to construct more homes on less acreage.
• Rising land, construction, and borrowing costs have forced home builders to build smaller garages to maximize profitability on limited lot sizes.