What homeowners actually paid for landscaping or a sprinkler system in Middle Atlantic
Middle Atlantic came in 14% under the national median for landscaping or a sprinkler system: hired owners reported $2,500, versus $2,900 across the US, about $2,750 in today's dollars. Half of these 101 jobs landed between $1,500 and $3,500, tight enough (2.3×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 6 of 8 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $860 (n=92).
Hired owners, Middle Atlantic
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 101 | $770 | $1,650 | $2,750 | $3,850 | $6,600 |
| Did it themselves | 92 | $240 | $550 | $950 | $1,650 | $4,400 |
| Everyone | 193 | $440 | $770 | $1,650 | $3,300 | $5,390 |
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 landscaping or a sprinkler system cost in Middle Atlantic?
Hired owners there reported a median of $2,500 (about $2,750 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,500 and $3,500, from 101 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 101 records, fewer than the national 1,145, 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?
Yes: the spread here is 2.3×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.