What homeowners actually paid for a kitchen remodel in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
A kitchen remodel ran 25% above the national median in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO, where hired owners reported $15,000 (US: $12,000), about $16,490 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $8,000 at the 25th percentile to $30,000 at the 75th (3.8×, n=65), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 9 of 20 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $5,000 (n=31).
Hired owners, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 65 | $2,860 | $8,790 | $16,490 | $32,980 | $76,960 |
| Did it themselves | 31 | $1,100 | $3,300 | $5,500 | $21,990 | $29,130 |
| Everyone | 96 | $2,420 | $3,850 | $13,190 | $21,990 | $65,960 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 Metropolitan PUF.
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Questions
How much did a kitchen remodel cost in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO?
Hired owners there reported a median of $15,000 (about $16,490 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $8,000 and $30,000, from 65 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 65 records, fewer than the national 979, 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 3.8×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.