What homeowners actually paid for a water heater replacement in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI came in 14% under the national median for a water heater replacement: hired owners reported $1,200, versus $1,400 across the US, about $1,320 in today's dollars. Half of these 73 jobs landed between $740 and $1,500, tight enough (2.0×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 15 of 20 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $800 (n=36).
Hired owners, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 73 | $330 | $810 | $1,320 | $1,650 | $2,640 |
| Did it themselves | 36 | $550 | $660 | $880 | $1,100 | $2,200 |
| Everyone | 109 | $440 | $660 | $1,100 | $1,650 | $2,200 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did a water heater replacement cost in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?
Hired owners there reported a median of $1,200 (about $1,320 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $740 and $1,500, from 73 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 73 records, fewer than the national 1,786, 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?
Yes: the spread here is 2.0×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.