What homeowners actually paid for landscaping or a sprinkler system in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Landscaping or a sprinkler system ran 10% above the national median in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ, where hired owners reported $3,200 (US: $2,900), about $3,520 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $1,000 at the 25th percentile to $7,500 at the 75th (7.5×, n=74), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 6 of 17 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $500 (n=42).
Hired owners, Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 74 | $550 | $1,100 | $3,520 | $8,250 | $14,290 |
| Did it themselves | 42 | $160 | $330 | $550 | $2,090 | $5,500 |
| Everyone | 116 | $220 | $550 | $2,090 | $5,500 | $12,750 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ?
Hired owners there reported a median of $3,200 (about $3,520 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,000 and $7,500, from 74 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 74 records, fewer than the national 1,145, 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 7.5×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.