What homeowners actually paid for a security system in East South Central
East South Central came in 19% under the national median for a security system: hired owners reported $580, versus $720 across the US, about $640 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $400 at the 25th percentile to $3,000 at the 75th (7.5×, n=37), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 8 of 8 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $300 (n=38).
Hired owners, East South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 37 | $220 | $440 | $640 | $3,300 | $7,150 |
| Did it themselves | 38 | $110 | $220 | $330 | $440 | $660 |
| Everyone | 75 | $110 | $290 | $440 | $1,100 | $3,300 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
East South Central 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 East South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $580 (about $640 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $400 and $3,000, from 37 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 37 records, fewer than the national 860, 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 7.5×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.