What homeowners actually paid for flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI came in 15% under the national median for flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall: hired owners reported $3,400, versus $4,000 across the US, about $3,740 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $1,900 at the 25th percentile to $6,000 at the 75th (3.2×, n=87), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 20 of 20 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $1,000 (n=62).
Hired owners, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 87 | $880 | $2,090 | $3,740 | $6,600 | $10,110 |
| Did it themselves | 62 | $440 | $550 | $1,100 | $2,200 | $4,400 |
| Everyone | 149 | $550 | $1,100 | $2,200 | $5,060 | $8,790 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall cost in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?
Hired owners there reported a median of $3,400 (about $3,740 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,900 and $6,000, from 87 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 87 records, fewer than the national 2,170, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses this metro row for the position because it has at least 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Only as context: the spread here is 3.2×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.