Updated September 9, 2026
A practical reference for homeowners, writers, and anyone tracking the scale of home improvement in the United States.
At a glance
Home remodeling has remained a major part of the housing market, even after the unusual surge of the early 2020s. The figures below are drawn from Harvard University's 2025 national report, which combines public housing, spending, and market data.
Each statistic links to the same report so it can be checked in context. Figures are national, not local project estimates.
$608B
Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies projected $608 billion in 2025 spending on improvements and repairs to owner-occupied and rental homes.
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 202525.8M
An estimated 25.8 million homeowners completed one or more improvement projects, representing 29.7% of homeowners.
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2025$4,700
Average spending on improvements reached nearly $4,700 per homeowner, before routine maintenance spending.
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 202542 years
The median owner-occupied home was 42 years old, up from 37 years in 2013 and 31 years in 2003.
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2025$121B
Kitchen and bath remodels, room additions, and similar discretionary projects accounted for $121 billion, or 30% of homeowner improvement spending.
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2025$139B
Energy-related projects represented 34% of homeowner improvement spending, including roofing, HVAC, windows, doors, and insulation.
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2025What it means for homeowners
When a home has decades of wear, remodeling decisions often reach beyond finishes. Layout, storage, lighting, ventilation, windows, doors, and aging systems all shape whether a room feels easier to use every day.
North Shore Home Remodeling focuses on kitchens, bathrooms, and basements for Chicago-area homeowners. A clear conversation about the room you want to change is the best place to begin.
Request a Free EstimateMethodology and sources
This page summarizes selected national figures from Improving America's Housing 2025 by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, published October 2025. The report draws on data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other named sources.
Suggested citation: North Shore Home Remodeling, “U.S. Home Remodeling Statistics,” updated September 9, 2026, https://northshoresgroupllc.com/home-remodeling-statistics.
Use the permanent links above when referring to a specific statistic. This page will be reviewed regularly as newer source data becomes available.
