What homeowners actually paid for interior water pipes in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV came in 17% under the national median for interior water pipes: hired owners reported $1,500, versus $1,800 across the US, about $1,650 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $800 at the 25th percentile to $3,000 at the 75th (3.8×, n=40), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 9 of 12 metros with enough records.
Hired owners, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 40 | $440 | $880 | $1,650 | $3,300 | $7,700 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 50 | $220 | $660 | $1,320 | $2,750 | $6,600 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV?
Hired owners there reported a median of $1,500 (about $1,650 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $800 and $3,000, from 40 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 40 records, fewer than the national 743, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division instead because this metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Only as context: the spread here is 3.8×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.