What homeowners actually paid for another major improvement or repair inside the home in West South Central
West South Central came in 13% under the national median for another major improvement or repair inside the home: hired owners reported $2,600, versus $3,000 across the US, about $2,860 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $1,500 at the 25th percentile to $5,100 at the 75th (3.4×, n=69), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 7 of 8 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, West South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 69 | $550 | $1,650 | $2,860 | $5,610 | $16,490 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 94 | $330 | $770 | $2,200 | $4,950 | $13,190 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
West South Central vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did another major improvement or repair inside the home cost in West South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $2,600 (about $2,860 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,500 and $5,100, from 69 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 69 records, fewer than the national 816, 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 3.4×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.