More than half of homeowners report completing a renovation in 2025 — home improvement remains a mainstream activity, not a niche one.
Source: 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home StudyHalf of homeowners plan projects for 2026, down slightly from 52% the prior year — planning tools matter more when budgets tighten.
Source: 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home StudyThe median held at $20,000 year over year, off the 2023 peak of $24,000.
Source: 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home StudyHomeowners are budgeting a median $15,000 for 2026 projects, versus $20,000 planned a year earlier — smaller, smarter projects are the trend.
Source: 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home StudyHigh-end spending keeps climbing: the top decile spent $150,000+ in 2025, up 7% from $140,000 in 2024.
Source: 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home StudyKitchens command the highest median spend of any room — $24,000, up from $22,000 in 2024. Getting the layout right in 3D before ordering cabinets is the cheapest insurance there is.
Source: 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home StudyPrimary bath spend rose to $15,000 from $13,000 year over year — the second-biggest room budget after kitchens.
Source: 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home StudySeniors lead at $25,000, while Gen X ($24,000) has now overtaken Baby Boomers ($22,000) in median renovation spend.
Source: Forbes coverage of the 2026 Houzz studyGen Z homeowners now represent 0.5% of renovators, up from 0.2% in 2024 — a small base growing fast, and the most digital-native design generation yet.
Source: 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home StudyFigures below are reported from the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study (fielded January–March 2026, 20,000+ U.S. homeowner respondents) and contemporaneous coverage of it. Each statistic links to its source. This page is reviewed and updated as new editions of the underlying studies are released.
- How much does the average home renovation cost in 2026?
- Per the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, the median renovation spend was $20,000 in 2025, and homeowners are planning a median of $15,000 for 2026 projects. Kitchens are the most expensive room at a $24,000 median.
- What share of homeowners renovate each year?
- 54% of U.S. homeowners renovated in 2025, and 50% plan to renovate in 2026, according to the Houzz & Home Study of more than 20,000 homeowners.
- Which rooms get the biggest renovation budgets?
- Kitchens lead with a $24,000 median spend, followed by primary bathrooms at $15,000, per the 2026 Houzz & Home Study.
- Can I cite these statistics?
- Yes — each figure above links to its original source. If you reference this roundup, a link back to this page is appreciated.
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