What homeowners actually paid for a security system in Cleveland-Elyria, OH
Cleveland-Elyria, OH came in 36% under the national median for a security system: hired owners reported $460, versus $720 across the US, about $510 in today's dollars. Half of these 43 jobs landed between $290 and $720, tight enough (2.5×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 12 of 13 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $300 (n=52).
Hired owners, Cleveland-Elyria, OH
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 43 | $210 | $320 | $510 | $790 | $1,430 |
| Did it themselves | 52 | $100 | $160 | $330 | $550 | $1,100 |
| Everyone | 95 | $110 | $220 | $400 | $670 | $1,430 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Cleveland-Elyria, OH vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 Metropolitan PUF.
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Questions
How much did a security system cost in Cleveland-Elyria, OH?
Hired owners there reported a median of $460 (about $510 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $290 and $720, from 43 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 43 records, fewer than the national 860, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division instead because this metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Yes: the spread here is 2.5×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.