Garage door industry statistics 2024

General garage door industry statistics

A garage door replacement is a sound investment, as its average cost is $4,302 and has a 102.7% return on investment (ROI), according to Remodeling magazine’s 36th annual 2023 Cost vs. Value Report. Garage door replacements ranked second in ROI behind all home improvement projects from the survey.

In 2022, 66% of new homes that completed construction included two-car garages, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) analysis of the Census Bureau Survey of Construction Data. An additional 19% of new homes had garages that accommodate three cars or more, and 7% had one-car garages.

Since 2015, two-car garages have been trending upwards from 61% of new construction to 66% in 2022. Garages that can accommodate three or more cars have been trending downward during the same time frame, from 24% of new homes in 2015 to 19% in 2022.

Clopay, Overhead Door, and Wayne Dalton are the leading garage door brands, both in brand awareness and the most used brands by builders over the past two years according to Zonda Builder Brand Use 2023 survey of 1,000 builders, builder-developers, or general contractors. Overhead Door leads in customer familiarity, closely followed by Clopay with 60% and 59% of builders recognizing these brands, respectively.

Clopay, Overhead Door, and Wayne Dalton each held the leading position for the most used brands over the past two years as of the 2023 Zonda survey data; 23% of respondents reported using the brands.

Over the past two years, Liftmaster was the leading garage door opener brand both in awareness and was the most used brand by builders. Genie held the second position at 72% in terms of brand awareness, followed by Chamberlain at 58%.

LiftMaster and Overhead Door held the leading positions for the most used brands for garage door openers over the past two years, with 32% of respondents using LiftMaster and 21% utilizing Overhead Door.

How many garage door dealers are there?

In 2020, there were approximately 11,000 U.S. garage door dealers, according to the latest study conducted by the Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA). Based on the population, there is an average of one dealer for every 30,000 people.

Garage door installation industry market overview

The garage door industry in the U.S. totaled $3.36 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $4.18 billion by 2029 — a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. Garage door growth is driven by new home construction, replacement of old garage doors, energy efficient and sustainable garage doors, and technologically advanced garage doors.

Factors driving growth:

1. New home construction: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of January 2024 there were 1.4 million new homes constructed. Homeowners are focusing on larger garages to accommodate more than one car, which is generating demand for the garage door industry.
2. Replacing garage doors: As of 2021, according to the Department of Energy analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, there are 128.5 million existing homes. About 66% (84.8 million) of those homes have a garage or carport. Some homeowners are replacing garage doors due to age, while others are replacing garage doors with more efficient options and technologically advanced models.
3. Technologically advanced garage doors: Various technologies are available today to open, close, and monitor garage doors. This includes smartphone compatibility and AI-based technology. For example, Wyze developed a camera with AI technology combined with a QR code, allowing users to remotely control their garage door through an app to view recorded videos. Smart home technology enables users to program their garage door to close with a timer or schedule, lock and unlock remotely, offer keyless access, and provide safety features such as alarms.
4. Energy-efficient and sustainable garage doors: Consumers are opting for garage doors that help to reduce energy consumption. Products with additional features such as treated glass, thermal properties, insulation, wind resistance, and enhanced durability are expected to increase. The use of eco-friendly and sustainable materials is on the rise, with an emphasis on garage doors that are developed and manufactured with limited impact on the environment and the usage of pre-used materials.

Market segmentation

Steel garage doors are expected to have a significant share in the market due to their durability, cost effectiveness, and ability to customize. Steel is also able to withstand weather changes and is effective at soundproofing. It also provides energy expenditure reduction for consumers. The wood garage door segment is also in demand as consumers are seeking traditional garage doors.

In the U.S., more than 50% of garage door installations are for residential customers compared to commercial clients.

Clopay is the largest manufacturer of residential garage doors in the U.S. The company’s Home and Building Product Segment earned $1.6 billion in revenue in 2023, with 95% of its operations in the U.S. The company has 54 distribution centers in North America and a network of over 3,000 dealers and home centers. Under residential garage doors, its banners include Clopay, Ideal Door and Holmes and its commercial banners are Cornell, Cookson and Clopay. Other prominent garage door companies include C.H.I Overhead Doors, Overhead Doors, Raynor Garage Doors and Wayne Dalton.

Garage door market by state

California, Ohio and Texas have the most garage door dealers in the state that sell, install and service sectional garage door products. Ohio is the state with the most saturated number of garage door dealers compared to the population, with 16,349 people for every garage door dealer. Ohio’s garage door dealer density may be attributed to the state’s headquarters of large garage door manufacturers including Clopay, Wayne Dalton and Haas.

Washington state ranked second for the fewest people per garage door dealer, totaling 17,607, followed by Michigan with 17,818 people per garage door dealer.

Top ten garage door dealer states

Garage door types

There are various garage door options available if you are looking for a new garage door or replacing an older model.

Sectional: The most popular door type, it features horizontal sections that are joined with hinges, allowing the door to bend along a curved track. A sectional garage door is parallel to the ceiling upon opening and flush in the door frame when closed. It can be operated manually, but most use a remote-controlled electric door opener. Sectional garage doors are available in aluminum, fiberglass, wood, wood composite, and other materials, and costs range from $800 to $4,000 including installation; this does not include the cost of a door opener.

Roll-up: Also known as a coiling door, it is similar to a sectional with narrow horizontal sections. As it opens, it wraps around a large coil at the top of the door. This is a good choice for garages with limited headroom. Roll-ups are usually made from galvanized steel which provides an industrial look and is often used for commercial properties. Costs range from $800 to $2,500 depending on the garage door size.

Hinged (Barn Door): Two vertical panels swing outward from the middle and open like barn doors, or they can be constructed in vertical sections and fold against the side of the door frame. Hinged garage doors are difficult to open manually, often requiring an automated door opener. They are also the least weatherproof. Costs range from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on the door size and the material choice.

Slide-to-the-side: Also known as around-the-corner doors, it opens horizontally by wrapping around the edge of the door frame and resting flush against the inside of the garage wall. You need a single door for a small garage and two for a larger space. A slide-to-the-side garage door requires space on one or both sides of the garage. While saving headroom, it usually needs to be custom-made, with prices ranging from $1,500 to $2,000. This does not include the cost of an automatic door opener.

Bi-fold: Opens horizontally, with two panels with two sections joined by hinges. The door opens outward, with the hinged section opening and folding back flat to close. These doors are less popular as they cannot be used with an automatic door opener. Bi-fold doors are lighter than hinged doors that swing out but don’t seal as tightly. They are available in fiberglass, reinforced aluminum, steel, and wood, and costs range from $4,000 to $6,000.

Tilt-up (Canopy): An up-and-over garage door with a single panel. A canopy tilt-up has rollers along a vertical track in the door frame. When the door is open, one-third of it forms a canopy outside of the door frame, forming an overhang. This door type can be challenging to open manually, but this option is available with automatic garage door openers. Aluminum, wood, wood composites, and steel are common materials with prices ranging from $400 to $700, making this one of the most affordable garage door options.

Tilt-up (Retractable): Like a tilt-up canopy, only the tilt-up retractable door completely draws back into the garage. This option requires more headroom than a tilt-up canopy garage door because the track must be longer. Compared to the tilt-up canopy, the tilt-up retractable model works better with automatic door openers. It is available in aluminum, wood, wood composite, and steel, and costs range between $1,000 to $1,500.

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