What homeowners actually paid for a shed, detached garage or other building in New England
A shed, detached garage or other building ran 40% above the national median in New England, where hired owners reported $7,000 (US: $5,000), about $7,700 in today's dollars. Half of these 36 jobs landed between $6,300 and $14,000, tight enough (2.2×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 1 of 7 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, New England
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 36 | $3,850 | $6,930 | $7,700 | $15,390 | $39,140 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 47 | $2,200 | $4,400 | $7,150 | $12,090 | $39,140 |
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 shed, detached garage or other building cost in New England?
Hired owners there reported a median of $7,000 (about $7,700 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $6,300 and $14,000, from 36 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 36 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?
Yes: the spread here is 2.2×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.