What homeowners actually paid for another major improvement or repair to the lot or yard in New England
Another major improvement or repair to the lot or yard ran 43% above the national median in New England, where hired owners reported $5,000 (US: $3,500), about $5,500 in today's dollars. Half of these 32 jobs landed between $3,000 and $9,000, tight enough (3.0×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 1 of 7 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, New England
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 32 | $1,650 | $3,300 | $5,500 | $9,890 | $24,190 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 37 | $1,650 | $3,300 | $4,400 | $9,890 | $24,190 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
New England vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
Other divisions
Questions
How much did another major improvement or repair to the lot or yard cost in New England?
Hired owners there reported a median of $5,000 (about $5,500 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $3,000 and $9,000, from 32 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 32 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?
Yes: the spread here is 3.0×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.