What homeowners actually paid for plumbing fixtures in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI came in 39% under the national median for plumbing fixtures: hired owners reported $600, versus $990 across the US, about $660 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $300 at the 25th percentile to $1,200 at the 75th (4.0×, n=62), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 20 of 20 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $300 (n=79).
Hired owners, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 62 | $200 | $330 | $660 | $1,320 | $3,300 |
| Did it themselves | 79 | $120 | $220 | $330 | $1,100 | $5,500 |
| Everyone | 141 | $140 | $220 | $550 | $1,320 | $4,180 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did plumbing fixtures cost in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?
Hired owners there reported a median of $600 (about $660 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $300 and $1,200, from 62 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 62 records, fewer than the national 1,628, 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 4.0×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.