What homeowners actually paid for another major improvement or repair to the lot or yard in Middle Atlantic
Another major improvement or repair to the lot or yard ran 43% above the national median in Middle Atlantic, where hired owners reported $5,000 (US: $3,500), about $5,500 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $2,000 at the 25th percentile to $12,000 at the 75th (6.0×, n=48), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 2 of 7 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, Middle Atlantic
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 48 | $1,430 | $2,200 | $5,500 | $13,190 | $23,640 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 60 | $330 | $1,650 | $4,400 | $13,190 | $23,640 |
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 another major improvement or repair to the lot or yard cost in Middle Atlantic?
Hired owners there reported a median of $5,000 (about $5,500 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $2,000 and $12,000, from 48 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 48 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 6.0×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.