If you’re a van lifer, this dream could be your reality. But before you sell all of your worldly possessions and purchase a 1964 Volkswagen Transporter, consider the following stats, facts, and trends.
General Vanlife Stats and Facts 2023
Vanlife Demographics Stats 2023
Vanlife Spending Stats 2023
Vanlife Trends 2023
How many people are living the van life?
As of 2019, it was estimated that over 140,000 people were living in a van or other vehicles. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that the number may have increased significantly.
Is van life a popular trend?
The van life is considered a popular trend. It is prominently displayed on social media. As of the writing of this article, there are 12.4 million #vanlife tags.
What is converting a van like?
Converting a van will be a different process depending on many factors, such as who and how many people will be living in the van, where they intend to live, and how much luxury they desire. The cost of a van conversion can range from under $1000 to well over $40,000. Some people choose to have a van professionally converted, but most van lifers convert it themselves in an attempt to save costs. Conversions can take anywhere from a few months to over a year.
Do van lifers travel alone or with other people?
Most van lifers travel with at least one other person, sometimes more. Only about 36% of van lifers live on their own.
Conclusion
In this day and age, some people see van life as “living the dream:” a sense of freedom, waking up in beautiful locations, and an escape from consumerism. But van life is not any work and all play. If you think van life is for you, do your research and consider these key facts, stats, and trends. Statistics for this article were gathered from the following sources:
Instagram Outbound Living USA Today The New York Times
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