What homeowners actually paid for a shed, detached garage or other building in Middle Atlantic
A shed, detached garage or other building ran 10% above the national median in Middle Atlantic, where hired owners reported $5,500 (US: $5,000), about $6,050 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $1,700 at the 25th percentile to $7,100 at the 75th (4.2×, n=52), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 4 of 7 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, Middle Atlantic
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 52 | $880 | $1,870 | $6,050 | $7,810 | $27,480 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 81 | $440 | $880 | $3,300 | $6,600 | $27,480 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Middle Atlantic vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did a shed, detached garage or other building cost in Middle Atlantic?
Hired owners there reported a median of $5,500 (about $6,050 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,700 and $7,100, from 52 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 52 records, fewer than the national 412, 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 4.2×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.