This week we are covering part two of our interesting facts about self storage Fort Collins so you can learn more about storage habits in the United States and how we fit into that.

Here some interesting facts about the industry and the habits or utilization of self storage by Americans.

Nearly 9% of all-American households currently rent a self-storage unit.
Americans store 2.3 billion square feet of stuff. That is 202 square kilometers and it is about three times the size of Manhattan.
27% of self-storage renters live in apartments. 68% of self-storage renters live in single-family homes.
Only 30% of self-storage renters keep their storage unit for more than two years.

As you can see, there is a lot of stuff being stored and Americans partake in storage units to help free up space in their homes. The next time you need another unit or space to store stuff, be sure to check out Manhattan Self Storage!