Key Takeaways
- In 2024, U.S. home improvement spending is projected at $420.0B, an increase from $395.0B in 2023.
- U.S. household expenditures on home improvement are projected to reach $420.0B in 2024 (IBISWorld industry measure).
- U.S. home improvement industry revenue is projected to grow at an annualized rate of 3.7% from 2019 to 2024.
- NAHB/Wells Fargo Remodeling Market Index value is reported as 50 for Q4 2024 (index reading).
- NAHB/Wells Fargo Remodeling Market Index value is 48 for Q3 2024.
- NAHB/Wells Fargo Remodeling Market Index value is 49 for Q2 2024.
- The U.S. Census Bureau reported retail sales for hardware stores (NAICS 4441) were $66.0B in 2023.
- The U.S. Census Bureau reported retail sales for home improvement stores (NAICS 44413) were $115.7B in 2023.
- U.S. retail sales for hardware stores increased 2.1% in 2023 year over year (NAICS 4441).
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment for “Flooring contractors” was 383,000 in May 2023.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment for “Carpenters” was 799,000 in May 2023.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment for “Electricians” was 655,000 in May 2023.
- Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.77% in Q4 2024.
- Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.65% in Q3 2024.
- Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.87% in Q2 2024.
In 2024, US home improvement spending is forecast to reach $420B, up from $395B in 2023.
Market size & spending
Market size & spending Interpretation
Demand & consumer behavior
Demand & consumer behavior Interpretation
Industry structure & retailers
Industry structure & retailers Interpretation
Labor, workforce & contractors
Labor, workforce & contractors Interpretation
Financing & interest rates
Financing & interest rates Interpretation
Prices, inflation & costs
Prices, inflation & costs Interpretation
Real estate & housing stock
Real estate & housing stock Interpretation
Sustainability & energy efficiency
Sustainability & energy efficiency Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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