What homeowners actually paid for flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall in Middle Atlantic
Middle Atlantic came in 12% under the national median for flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall: hired owners reported $3,500, versus $4,000 across the US, about $3,850 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $1,800 at the 25th percentile to $6,400 at the 75th (3.6×, n=201), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 8 of 9 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $1,200 (n=115).
Hired owners, Middle Atlantic
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 201 | $1,100 | $1,980 | $3,850 | $7,040 | $10,990 |
| Did it themselves | 115 | $220 | $550 | $1,320 | $2,750 | $4,400 |
| Everyone | 316 | $440 | $1,100 | $2,750 | $6,160 | $10,990 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Middle Atlantic 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 Middle Atlantic?
Hired owners there reported a median of $3,500 (about $3,850 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,800 and $6,400, from 201 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 201 records, fewer than the national 2,170, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division row when your metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Only as context: the spread here is 3.6×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.