What homeowners actually paid for a shed, detached garage or other building in Pacific
Pacific came in 20% under the national median for a shed, detached garage or other building: hired owners reported $4,000, versus $5,000 across the US, about $4,400 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $2,000 at the 25th percentile to $7,100 at the 75th (3.5×, n=62), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 7 of 7 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $1,200 (n=75).
Hired owners, Pacific
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 62 | $820 | $2,200 | $4,400 | $7,810 | $14,400 |
| Did it themselves | 75 | $440 | $550 | $1,320 | $3,300 | $16,490 |
| Everyone | 137 | $440 | $880 | $2,200 | $6,600 | $16,490 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Pacific 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 Pacific?
Hired owners there reported a median of $4,000 (about $4,400 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $2,000 and $7,100, from 62 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 62 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 3.5×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.