What homeowners actually paid for interior water pipes in Middle Atlantic
Middle Atlantic came in 11% under the national median for interior water pipes: hired owners reported $1,600, versus $1,800 across the US, about $1,760 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $700 at the 25th percentile to $4,000 at the 75th (5.7×, n=74), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 6 of 7 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $500 (n=42).
Hired owners, Middle Atlantic
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 74 | $270 | $770 | $1,760 | $4,400 | $29,020 |
| Did it themselves | 42 | $110 | $230 | $550 | $990 | $2,200 |
| Everyone | 116 | $180 | $440 | $1,000 | $2,530 | $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.
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Questions
How much did interior water pipes cost in Middle Atlantic?
Hired owners there reported a median of $1,600 (about $1,760 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $700 and $4,000, from 74 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 74 records, fewer than the national 743, 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 5.7×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.