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A current U.S. reference

Home renovation and
decorating statistics.

A practical roundup of current U.S. data on renovation spending, project plans, and the improvements homeowners are choosing. Updated November 11, 2026.

For writers, researchers, and anyone making a thoughtful plan for a home that already holds real life.

The short version

Homeowners are still investing in the homes they have.

Current research points to a steady renovation market, alongside more careful planning for the next project. The numbers below make that picture easier to reference, whether you are comparing project scale, understanding where people are spending, or looking for a reliable source to cite.

Every figure links to the original publisher. Survey-based findings describe the people included in that study, not every household in the country.

The figures

Eight facts to keep
close at hand.

54%

of U.S. homeowners renovated in 2025.

That is more than half of homeowners surveyed by Houzz, showing that improving a familiar home remains a meaningful priority even when moving feels out of reach.

Source 01 ↗

$20,000

was the median renovation spend in 2025.

For the top 10% of projects, spending reached $150,000 or more. Median means half of renovating homeowners spent more and half spent less.

Source 02 ↗

50%

of homeowners surveyed planned a renovation for 2026.

Their intended median spend was $15,000, down from the $20,000 median reported for 2025 projects.

Source 03 ↗

37%

of renovating homeowners exceeded their original budget in 2025.

Three quarters set an initial budget. Among those who spent more, unexpected product or service costs were the most common reason, followed by choosing higher-end materials and expanding the scope.

Source 04 ↗

91%

of renovating homeowners hired a professional.

The figure reflects the complexity of many projects, from major renovations to specialised work that benefits from experienced help.

Source 06 ↗

$5,000

was the median spend for living-room renovations in 2025.

Among interior spaces, kitchens were renovated most often at 26% of homeowners, with a median spend of $24,000. Primary bathrooms followed at $15,000 median spend.

Source 07 ↗

$670 billion

was spent on U.S. remodeling projects in 2024.

The National Association of Home Builders estimates that roughly 20 million households, nearly one quarter of owner-occupied homes, took on an improvement project that year.

Source 08 ↗

Method and sources

Clear sources make
a better reference.

This page brings together recent U.S. findings from home-improvement research and industry analysis. It is updated when a major source publishes newer data, with each statistic kept at its own stable link so it remains simple to cite.

  1. Houzz, 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, published April 22, 2026. The survey included more than 20,000 U.S. respondents and was fielded January through March 2026 among registered Houzz users.
  2. Houzz, 11 Things to Know Before Your Next Renovation, published April 22, 2026. A report on 2025 project activity and spending.
  3. National Association of Home Builders, Which Home Owners Are Fueling Today's Remodeling Market?, published May 22, 2026. Analysis based on U.S. Consumer Expenditure Survey data.

Cite this page

Lived In & Lovely. “U.S. Home Renovation and Decorating Statistics.” Updated November 11, 2026. https://livedinlovely.com/home-renovation-statistics

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