What homeowners actually paid for insulation in Middle Atlantic
Insulation ran 16% above the national median in Middle Atlantic, where hired owners reported $2,900 (US: $2,500), about $3,190 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $1,400 at the 25th percentile to $5,000 at the 75th (3.6×, n=52), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 2 of 7 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $570 (n=46).
Hired owners, Middle Atlantic
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 52 | $550 | $1,540 | $3,190 | $5,500 | $10,660 |
| Did it themselves | 46 | $140 | $330 | $630 | $2,200 | $4,400 |
| Everyone | 98 | $220 | $550 | $1,650 | $3,300 | $6,600 |
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.
Other divisions
Questions
How much did insulation cost in Middle Atlantic?
Hired owners there reported a median of $2,900 (about $3,190 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,400 and $5,000, from 52 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 52 records, fewer than the national 528, 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.