What homeowners actually paid for a shed, detached garage or other building in West South Central
Owners in West South Central paid close to the national norm for a shed, detached garage or other building: a hired median of $5,000 against $5,000 nationwide, about $5,500 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $2,500 at the 25th percentile to $9,600 at the 75th (3.8×, n=61), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 5 of 7 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $2,000 (n=56).
Hired owners, West South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 61 | $1,060 | $2,750 | $5,500 | $10,550 | $43,970 |
| Did it themselves | 56 | $550 | $1,100 | $2,200 | $3,850 | $9,890 |
| Everyone | 117 | $660 | $1,650 | $3,300 | $8,790 | $32,980 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
West South Central 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 West South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $5,000 (about $5,500 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $2,500 and $9,600, from 61 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 61 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 3.8×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.