What homeowners actually paid for another major improvement or repair to the lot or yard in East North Central
East North Central came in 14% under the national median for another major improvement or repair to the lot or yard: hired owners reported $3,000, versus $3,500 across the US, about $3,300 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $1,400 at the 25th percentile to $7,000 at the 75th (5.0×, n=65), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 6 of 7 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, East North Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 65 | $880 | $1,540 | $3,300 | $7,700 | $12,860 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 89 | $660 | $1,210 | $2,200 | $5,500 | $11,980 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
East North 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 to the lot or yard cost in East North Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $3,000 (about $3,300 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,400 and $7,000, from 65 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 65 records, fewer than the national 416, 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 5.0×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.