What homeowners actually paid for a security system in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX came in 22% under the national median for a security system: hired owners reported $560, versus $720 across the US, about $620 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $300 at the 25th percentile to $930 at the 75th (3.1×, n=38), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 10 of 13 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $400 (n=33).
Hired owners, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 38 | $110 | $330 | $620 | $1,020 | $3,300 |
| Did it themselves | 33 | $110 | $270 | $440 | $660 | $1,320 |
| Everyone | 71 | $110 | $330 | $550 | $980 | $1,980 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did a security system cost in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
Hired owners there reported a median of $560 (about $620 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $300 and $930, from 38 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 38 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?
Only as context: the spread here is 3.1×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.