What homeowners actually paid for a security system in New England
A security system ran 29% above the national median in New England, where hired owners reported $930 (US: $720), about $1,020 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $300 at the 25th percentile to $2,000 at the 75th (6.7×, n=43), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 1 of 8 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $300 (n=78).
Hired owners, New England
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 43 | $240 | $330 | $1,020 | $2,200 | $7,150 |
| Did it themselves | 78 | $90 | $220 | $330 | $550 | $1,100 |
| Everyone | 121 | $110 | $220 | $380 | $990 | $2,200 |
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 a security system cost in New England?
Hired owners there reported a median of $930 (about $1,020 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $300 and $2,000, 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 row when your metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Only as context: the spread here is 6.7×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.