What homeowners actually paid for a security system in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
A security system ran 11% above the national median in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, where hired owners reported $800 (US: $720), about $880 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $300 at the 25th percentile to $2,600 at the 75th (8.7×, n=55), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 3 of 13 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $300 (n=49).
Hired owners, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 55 | $220 | $330 | $880 | $2,860 | $3,850 |
| Did it themselves | 49 | $110 | $220 | $330 | $550 | $770 |
| Everyone | 104 | $160 | $220 | $470 | $1,020 | $3,300 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV?
Hired owners there reported a median of $800 (about $880 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $300 and $2,600, from 55 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 55 records, fewer than the national 860, 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 8.7×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.