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Bathroom remodeling statistics for 2026
148 sourced data points on bathroom remodeling: what projects cost, what they return at resale, what homeowners choose, how many U.S. homes already have each feature by region, and 1 finding from Bath Project Notes's own analysis of federal household data. Every number links to where it came from.
What Bath Project Notes's analysis of federal data shows
These comparisons were calculated by Bath Project Notes from the Energy Information Administration's 2024 household survey microdata and the Census Bureau's new-housing tables. They answer questions the published reports don't break out.
Bath Project Notes analysis · 2024
Owner-occupied homes built before 199036.6%
95% interval 35.3%–38.0% · about 19.6 million homes · 7,124 survey households
Owner-occupied homes built in 1990–20247.0%
95% interval 6.2%–7.8% · about 2.5 million homes · 4,841 survey households
Difference: 29.7 percentage points (95% interval 27.9 to 31.4).
Older homes are much more likely to have a single full bathroom. That is why a second bath is one of the most common additions in pre-1990 houses, and why plumbing access decides the price.
Source: Bath Project Notes analysis of 2024 federal household survey data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. How we calculated it
Bathroom remodeling: resale value and return
80% of cost recouped at resale by a midrange bathroom remodel (2025 Cost vs. Value)
The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda/JLC) shows a midrange 5-by-7-foot bathroom remodel recouping roughly 80% of its cost at resale, its strongest showing in nearly twenty years, versus 36% for an upscale remodel and about 61% for a universal-design bath.
This Old House citing 2025 Cost vs. Value Report61.2% of cost a universal-design (accessible) bathroom remodel recoups at resale
ImproveIt's summary of the 2025 Cost vs. Value data shows an accessibility-focused bathroom remodel returning 61.2% at resale while the midrange bath sits near 80%. The gap reflects appraiser views of a niche feature set, not the value to the person using the room.
ImproveIt citing 2025 Cost vs. Value Report50% of cost NAR estimates a bathroom renovation recovers at sale (2025)
The 2025 NAR Remodeling Impact Report pegs bathroom renovation cost recovery at 50%, based on Realtor estimates rather than appraisals, well below a steel front door (100%) or closet renovation (83%). Plan a bathroom for use first and resale second.
National Association of Realtors / 2025 Remodeling Impact Report
Bathroom remodeling: market size and trends
35% of Realtors saw the largest buyer-demand increase in bathroom renovations
More than a third of Realtors surveyed by NAR named bathroom renovation as the project with the biggest rise in buyer demand over two years, second only to kitchens at 48%.
National Association of Realtors / 2025 Remodeling Impact Report44% of Houzz bathroom renovators chose a low-curb shower; 20% went curbless (2025)
In Houzz's 2025 bathroom features data, 44% of renovators chose a low-curb shower, 42% an alcove, 20% curbless and 18% corner or dual showers. Barrier-reduced entry has gone mainstream, which changes the drain and slope work under the tile.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study82% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded lighting (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 82% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded lighting.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings53% of bath designers are removing tubs to enlarge showers (NKBA 2025)
NKBA's 2025 Bath Trends Report finds 53% of designers removing bathtubs to make bigger showers, 42% taking down walls to expand primary baths and 72% adding separate water closets.
NKBA / KBIS 2025 Bath Trends Report61% of designers say clients want dual vanities; 57% want heated floors (NKBA 2025)
NKBA's 2025 Bath Trends Report shows demand for two of everything: 61% dual vanities, 59% large showers for multiple people, 67% double shower heads and 57% heated floors. Each adds a plumbing or electrical line to the proposal.
NKBA / KBIS 2025 Bath Trends Report55% of bath designers say a larger shower matters more than having a tub (NKBA 2026)
In NKBA's 2026 Bath Trends Report (688 industry respondents), more than half prioritize shower size over a bathtub, and 72% expect overall bathroom footprints to increase over the next three years.
NKBA / KBIS 2026 Bath Trends Report80% of designers call aging-in-place bath design mainstream (32%) or emerging (48%)
NKBA's 2026 Bath Trends Report finds accessibility is no longer niche: 32% of designers consider aging-in-place design mainstream and 48% an emerging trend, and 51% expect smart toilets to gain popularity.
NKBA / KBIS 2026 Bath Trends Report78% of home buyers want both a shower and a tub in the primary bath (NAHB 2024)
NAHB's What Home Buyers Really Want 2024, surveying more than 3,000 buyers, shows 78% rate both a shower and tub in the primary bath as essential or desirable, with a linen closet (76%) and private toilet compartment (70%) close behind. Keep one tub in the house before converting every one.
NAHB / What Home Buyers Really Want 202473% of remodeling experts name spa-like design the top bathroom trend (Fixr 2025)
Fixr's 2025 expert survey finds spa-like bathrooms the most popular trend at 73%, matching NKBA's finding that 90% of clients want the primary bath as a relaxation retreat. Spa features such as steam and multi-head showers raise ventilation and waterproofing requirements.
Fixr / Home Remodeling Statistics and Trends 202527% of Houzz renovators did a guest bath in 2023 and 25% a primary bath, trailing only kitchens
The 2024 Houzz & Home Study, summarized by the University of South Alabama, found guest bathrooms at 27% and primary bathrooms at 25% of renovators, with median bathroom spend up 11% to $15,000 and nearly 40% of projects over budget.
Houzz / 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study (via University of South Alabama)27% of improvement spending comes from homeowners 65+, double their share 20 years ago
Harvard JCHS's Improving America's Housing 2025 finds owners 65 and over accounted for 27% of improvement outlays in 2023 versus 14% two decades earlier, a key driver of accessible bathroom demand.
Harvard JCHS / Improving America's Housing 202575% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded the shower (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 75% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded the shower.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings38.6% of occupied U.S. homes had exactly one full bathroom in 2024 (our EIA analysis)
38.6% of occupied primary-residence U.S. homes in 2024 (about 51.2M housing units); by region: Northeast 56.1%, Midwest 45.0%, South 30.3%, West 33.3%. Bath Project Notes's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026).
Bath Project Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)46.8% of occupied U.S. homes had exactly two full bathrooms in 2024 (our EIA analysis)
46.8% of occupied primary-residence U.S. homes in 2024 (about 62.0M housing units); by region: Northeast 35.3%, Midwest 41.5%, South 53.0%, West 49.9%. Bath Project Notes's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026).
Bath Project Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)30.3% of occupied U.S. homes had at least one half bathroom in 2024 (our EIA analysis)
30.3% of occupied primary-residence U.S. homes in 2024 (about 40.2M housing units); by region: Northeast 33.6%, Midwest 33.6%, South 29.3%, West 26.4%. Bath Project Notes's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026).
Bath Project Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)11.8% of occupied U.S. homes had exactly three full baths in 2024 (our EIA analysis)
11.8% of occupied primary-residence U.S. homes in 2024 (about 15.6M housing units); by region: Northeast 7.3%, Midwest 11.4%, South 12.8%, West 13.8%. Bath Project Notes's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026).
Bath Project Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)87% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded faucets (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 87% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded faucets.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings81% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded wall finishes (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 81% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded wall finishes.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings76% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded countertops (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 76% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded countertops.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings73% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded sinks (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 73% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded sinks.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings32% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded medicine cabinets (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 32% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded medicine cabinets.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings27% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded the bathtub (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 27% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded the bathtub.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings19% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded windows (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 19% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded windows.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings13% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded a tub-shower combo (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 13% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded a tub-shower combination.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings9% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded a makeup counter (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 9% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded a makeup counter.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings4% of Houzz bathroom renovators upgraded electronics (2025 feature findings)
Houzz's 2025 bathroom feature findings report that 4% of surveyed bathroom renovators upgraded bathroom electronics.
Houzz / 2025 bathroom feature findings
Bathroom remodeling: costs and prices
$7,000 median guest bathroom renovation spend among Houzz renovators in 2025; primary baths $15,000
The 2026 Houzz & Home Study reports guest bathrooms at a $7,000 median in 2025, up from $6,000 in 2024, and primary bathrooms at $15,000, up from $13,000. Guest baths were renovated by 25% of respondents and primary baths by 23%. Platform sample of Houzz users, not a national average.
Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study: Renovation Trends$15,000 median primary bathroom renovation spend among Houzz renovators in 2025
the 2026 Houzz & Home Study reports the primary bathroom median climbed to $15,000 in 2025 from $13,000 the prior year, while the overall median renovation held at $20,000. Platform sample of surveyed Houzz users.
Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study: Renovation Trends$30,000 median major remodel of a primary bathroom of 100+ sq ft among Houzz renovators in 2025
The 2026 Houzz & Home Study reports the median for major remodels of large primary bathrooms (100 square feet or more) rose to $30,000 in 2025 from $25,000, with the 90th percentile at $75,000. Smaller primary baths under 100 square feet rose to an $18,000 median from $17,000. A major remodel replaces at least the vanity, countertops and toilet.
Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study: Renovation Trends$50 to $75 an hour for most bathroom contractors; plumbers $45 to $200 an hour (HomeAdvisor)
HomeAdvisor's bathroom remodel guide says most contracting pros charge $50 to $75 an hour, while plumbing work such as moving a toilet line or converting a tub to a shower runs $45 to $200 an hour. Labor is 40% to 65% of the total.
HomeAdvisor / Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide (2025)$100 to $1,000 for a bathroom remodel construction permit, per HomeAdvisor; tub-to-shower permits $200 to $2,000
HomeAdvisor's bathroom remodel guide puts construction permit fees at $100 to $1,000, and its tub-to-shower conversion guide says a bathroom permit costs $200 to $2,000 depending on the project. Cities that scale fees to project value or require separate trade permits land at the high end.
HomeAdvisor / Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide (2025)$3,000 average tub-to-shower conversion per HomeAdvisor; typical $1,500 to $8,000, up to $15,000
HomeAdvisor's conversion guide puts the average at about $3,000, with most projects between $1,500 and $8,000 and full custom conversions reaching $15,000. Its line items: shower stall $1,000 to $8,000, tub removal $150 to $300, wall cleanup or repair $300 to $800, shower door $600 to $1,350, plumbing $300 to $2,400.
HomeAdvisor / Tub to Shower Conversion Cost (2026)$8,000 national average walk-in shower installation per Fixr, typical $5,000 to $11,000 (2025)
Fixr puts a walk-in shower at an $8,000 national average, with most installations between $5,000 and $11,000 and premium custom showers at $20,000 or more. Prefab units run $2,000 to $8,000 and custom builds $5,000 to $20,000.
Fixr / Walk-In Shower Cost (2025)$12,000 average walk-in shower installation per This Old House, with a $4,000 to $20,000 range (2026)
This Old House's 2026 walk-in shower guide averages $12,000 and splits the range into prefab ($4,000 to $7,000), midrange tiled ($8,000 to $13,000) and high-end custom ($14,000 to $20,000 or more) tiers.
This Old House / Walk-In Shower Cost (2026)$12,151 average bathroom remodel per HomeAdvisor, with a $6,651 to $17,657 typical range
From more than 10,000 surveyed customers, HomeAdvisor puts a half bath at $1,500 to $15,000, a full bath at $3,500 to $20,000 and a primary bathroom at $7,000 to $30,000. Fixture relocation and concealed damage push a specific bath outside those brackets.
HomeAdvisor / Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide (2025)40% to 65% of a bathroom remodel bill is labor, per HomeAdvisor
Because plumbing, tile and electrical work are labor-intensive, HomeAdvisor estimates labor takes 40% to 65% of the total. That is why small bathrooms cost more per square foot and why a tile-heavy shower dominates a proposal.
HomeAdvisor / Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide (2025)$1,500 to $8,000 for a tub-to-shower conversion; walk-in showers average about $5,400 (HomeAdvisor)
HomeAdvisor's shower remodel guide puts the average shower remodel at $7,000, a tub-to-shower conversion at $1,500 to $8,000 or more, and a walk-in shower at about $5,400. The low end is a prefabricated base and surround; the high end is a tiled, curbless custom shower.
HomeAdvisor / Shower Remodel Cost Guide (2025)$15,586 average bathroom remodel per This Old House, with a $6,456 to $24,715 range (2026)
This Old House's 2026 pricing shows a small 40-to-60-square-foot bath at $12,695 to $14,845 and a 130-plus-square-foot primary bath at $22,370 to $24,715; shower installation alone averages $8,044.
This Old House / Bathroom Remodel Cost (2026)$100 to $500 per square foot for a bathroom remodel, per HomeGuide
HomeGuide's cost guide puts a bathroom remodel at $100 to $500 per square foot, or $3,500 to $25,000 or more for an average-size bathroom depending on finishes and scope. The per-square-foot figure runs high because fixtures and labor do not shrink with the room.
HomeGuide / Bathroom Remodel Cost (2026)$6,648 to $17,646 typical bathroom remodel range reported by Angi (U.S. planning reference)
Angi's bathroom remodel cost guide reports a $6,648 to $17,646 project range.
Angi / How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost (2026)13,000 gal saved per year by replacing an old 6-gpf toilet with a WaterSense 1.28-gpf model
Toilets are about 30% of indoor water use; EPA says replacing an old 6-gallon-per-flush model with a 1.28 gpf WaterSense toilet cuts toilet water 20 to 60%, saving roughly 13,000 gallons and over $170 a year.
EPA WaterSense / Residential Toilets (2025)$13,000 median spend, all Houzz bathroom remodels completed in 2024
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study put median spending at $13,000 for all bathroom remodels completed in 2024. Medians among Houzz users, who skew toward larger projects.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study$22,000 median spend, major Houzz bathroom remodels completed in 2024
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study put median spending at $22,000 for major bathroom remodels completed in 2024. Medians among Houzz users, who skew toward larger projects.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study$25,000 median spend on Houzz bathroom remodels of 100+ sq ft (2024 projects)
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study put median spending at $25,000 for bathrooms of 100 square feet or more completed in 2024. Medians among Houzz users, who skew toward larger projects.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
Bathroom remodeling: behavior and choices
84% of Houzz renovators paid with savings in 2025; 34% used credit cards
The 2026 Houzz & Home Study found 84% of homeowners drew on savings to fund renovations and more than a third (34%) used credit cards, up five points year over year.
Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study: Renovation Trends49% of bathroom remodelers paid from cash or savings; 29% put part on credit cards (This Old House survey)
This Old House's survey of 1,000 homeowners found 49% paid for a bathroom remodel from cash or savings and 29% used credit cards for part of it. On labor, 40% hired a licensed contractor, 30% did most or all of the work themselves and 23% mixed the two.
This Old House / Bathroom Remodel Cost (2026)37% of renovators went over budget in 2025; credit card use rose to 34% (Houzz)
the 2026 Houzz & Home Study found nearly two in five homeowners exceeded their budget, usually by upgrading materials (35%) or expanding scope (31%), and credit card use rose five points to 34%. Bathrooms, where demolition often reveals water damage, are a common place for both.
Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study52% of Houzz bathroom renovators enlarged the shower; 18% grew it by more than half
Houzz found 46% kept shower dimensions, 20% enlarged by under 25%, 14% by 25 to 50% and 18% by more than 50%; only 2% shrank the shower. Enlarging usually means moving a wall or removing a tub, which is where waterproofing and framing scope grows.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study75% of adults 50+ want to stay in their current home as they age (AARP 2024)
AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey of more than 3,000 adults finds 75% want to remain in their current home, yet 44% believe a move is inevitable. The bathroom is the room that most often decides which of those happens.
AARP / 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey68% of Houzz bathroom renovators considered special needs in the design (2024)
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 68% of surveyed bathroom renovators considered special needs such as aging or mobility when designing the room.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study84% of Houzz bathroom renovators hired a professional (2024 projects)
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 84% of surveyed bathroom renovators hired at least one professional.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study16% of Houzz bathroom renovators created a wet room (2024 projects)
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 16% of surveyed bathroom renovators created a wet room, with the shower and often the tub in one open waterproofed zone.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study71% of recent pro-hiring homeowners prioritized preventive maintenance (Angi 2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse, fielded April 15–16, 2025 among homeowners who hired a pro in the previous year, found 71% prioritized preventive maintenance. The sample is recent hirers, not all homeowners.
Angi / 2025 State of Home Spending Pulse29.7 points gap in one-bathroom share: homes built before 1990 vs 1990–2024
Bath Project Notes's weighted analysis of the EIA's 2024 household survey microdata found 36.6% of owner-occupied homes built before 1990 have one full bathroom, against 7.0% of homes built from 1990 to 2024, a 29.7-point gap. One-bath households need more disruption planning; the data do not measure remodeling intent.
Bath Project Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS household data54% of surveyed Houzz homeowners renovated in 2025 (Houzz & Home 2026)
In the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, 54% of surveyed homeowners on Houzz renovated in 2025. The study covers 2025 activity and 2026 plans among Houzz users, not all U.S. homeowners.
Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study52% of surveyed Houzz homeowners decorated in 2025 (Houzz & Home 2026)
In the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, 52% of surveyed homeowners on Houzz decorated in 2025. The study covers 2025 activity and 2026 plans among Houzz users, not all U.S. homeowners.
Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study47% of surveyed Houzz homeowners made repairs in 2025 (Houzz & Home 2026)
In the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, 47% of surveyed homeowners on Houzz made repairs in 2025. The study covers 2025 activity and 2026 plans among Houzz users, not all U.S. homeowners.
Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study50% of surveyed Houzz homeowners plan to renovate in 2026 (Houzz & Home 2026)
In the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, 50% of surveyed homeowners on Houzz planned to renovate in 2026. The study covers 2025 activity and 2026 plans among Houzz users, not all U.S. homeowners.
Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study29% of recent pro-hiring homeowners bundled repairs into one job (Angi 2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse, fielded April 15–16, 2025 among homeowners who hired a pro in the previous year, found 29% bundled repairs together. The sample is recent hirers, not all homeowners.
Angi / 2025 State of Home Spending Pulse19% of recent pro-hiring homeowners chose cheaper materials or services (Angi 2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse, fielded April 15–16, 2025 among homeowners who hired a pro in the previous year, found 19% selected cheaper materials or services. The sample is recent hirers, not all homeowners.
Angi / 2025 State of Home Spending Pulse23% of recent pro-hiring homeowners started early to beat price rises (Angi 2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse, fielded April 15–16, 2025 among homeowners who hired a pro in the previous year, found 23% started projects early to get ahead of price increases. The sample is recent hirers, not all homeowners.
Angi / 2025 State of Home Spending Pulse62% of recent pro-hiring homeowners grew more worried about maintenance costs (Angi)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse, fielded April 15–16, 2025 among homeowners who hired a pro in the previous year, found 62% had grown more concerned about affording home maintenance. The sample is recent hirers, not all homeowners.
Angi / 2025 State of Home Spending Pulse47% of Houzz bathroom renovators planned for needs five or more years out
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 47% of surveyed bathroom renovators designed for needs they anticipate five or more years out.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study31% of Houzz bathroom renovators designed for a current household need
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 31% of surveyed bathroom renovators designed to address a current household need.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study25% of Houzz bathroom renovators use the new bathroom for relaxation
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 25% of surveyed bathroom renovators use the renovated bathroom for relaxation.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study24% of Houzz bathroom renovators use the new bathroom for pampering
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 24% of surveyed bathroom renovators use the renovated bathroom for pampering.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study36% of Houzz bathroom renovators included wellness features (2024 projects)
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 36% of surveyed bathroom renovators included wellness features in the remodel.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study45% of Houzz bathroom renovators hired a general contractor (2024 projects)
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 45% of surveyed bathroom renovators hired a general contractor.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study20% of Houzz bathroom renovators hired a bathroom remodeling specialist
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 20% of surveyed bathroom renovators hired a specialist bathroom remodeler.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study50% of Houzz wet-room renovators chose it for space efficiency
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 50% of renovators who created a wet room chose the layout for space efficiency.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study29% of Houzz wet-room renovators chose it for appearance
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 29% of renovators who created a wet room chose the layout for its appearance.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study26% of Houzz wet-room renovators chose it for accessibility
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study (projects completed in 2024) found 26% of renovators who created a wet room chose the layout for accessibility.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
Bathroom remodeling: materials and products
45% of upgraded bathroom vanity tops are engineered quartz; 48% of tops are white
Nearly half of upgraded bathroom countertops in Houzz's 2025 study are engineered quartz and 48% are white. Quartz suits a bathroom because it resists cosmetics and cleaners without sealing.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study55% of Houzz bathroom renovators chose custom or semi-custom vanities; 74% are wood
Houzz reports 33% fully custom and 22% semi-custom vanities, with 74% wood (maple 29%, white oak 23%); wood tones are now 28% of vanity colors. Custom vanities lengthen lead times and should be ordered before demolition.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study89% of designers want smaller or no grout lines; 91% prioritize easy-care flooring
NKBA's 2026 Bath Trends Report shows durability and low maintenance driving flooring choices (91%), with 89% favoring minimal grout and 80% expecting large-format tile to dominate. Less grout means less scrubbing and fewer places for water to find a path.
NKBA / KBIS 2026 Bath Trends Report
Bathroom remodeling: safety and codes
23% of Houzz renovators adding specialty shower features chose grab bars; 24% chose nonslip flooring
Among the 55% of Houzz renovators adding specialty tub or shower features, nonslip flooring (24%) and grab bars (23%) topped the list, ahead of space for two (12%) and jets (12%). Grab bars need blocking in the wall, which must be placed before tile.
Houzz / 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study72% of older adults expecting accessibility upgrades plan bathroom changes such as grab bars
Among the 43% of older adults who expect to need home accessibility upgrades, 72% plan bathroom modifications such as grab bars and non-slip tile, and 72% say a trustworthy contractor is extremely important, per AARP's 2024 survey.
AARP / 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey234,094 nonfatal bathroom injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments in 2008 (CDC)
A CDC MMWR analysis estimated 234,094 nonfatal bathroom injuries treated in emergency departments in 2008, with about two-thirds occurring in or around the tub or shower and injury rates rising with age. Nonslip floors, grab bars and a curbless entry address the exact spots where people fall.
CDC / MMWR: Nonfatal Bathroom Injuries Among Persons Aged ≥15 Years, 2008
Bathroom remodeling: timelines
2 in 3 bathroom remodels finish in one to four weeks; about one in five run past a month
This Old House's homeowner survey found most bathroom projects wrap within four weeks, but about one in five stretch longer than a month. Tile curing, glass lead times and inspections are the usual reasons, so plan for an alternate bathroom.
This Old House / Bathroom Remodel Cost (2026)
Bathroom remodeling: energy and utility costs
50%+ of a home's indoor water use happens in bathrooms (EPA WaterSense)
EPA WaterSense says bathrooms account for more than half of indoor household water use, and a full retrofit with WaterSense-labeled fixtures saves nearly 10,000 gallons a year. A remodel is the cheapest moment to change every fixture at once.
EPA WaterSense / Your Better Bathroom (2025)2,700 gal and 330 kWh saved per year by a 2.0-gpm WaterSense showerhead versus a 2.5-gpm head
Showers are nearly 17% of indoor water use. EPA says a 2.0 gpm WaterSense showerhead versus a standard 2.5 gpm head saves the average family 2,700 gallons of water and more than 330 kWh of water-heating energy per year. Multi-head showers multiply the flow.
EPA WaterSense / Showerheads (2025)700 gal saved per year by a 1.5-gpm WaterSense bathroom faucet versus 2.2 gpm
EPA says swapping old faucets or aerators for 1.5 gpm WaterSense models cuts flow 30% or more, saving 700 gallons per year and nearly 11,000 gallons over the faucets' life. Houzz found 87% of bathroom renovators upgrade faucets, so the swap usually comes free with the remodel.
EPA WaterSense / Bathroom Faucets (2025)
Bathroom remodeling: regional differences
56.1% of occupied Northeast homes had exactly one full bathroom in 2024, the highest regional share
EIA's preliminary 2024 RECS shows 12.9 million Northeast occupied primary residences (56.11%) with a single full bath, versus 30.32% in the South. Older Northeast housing means more one-bath households and more cast-iron drains and plaster behind the tile.
EIA / 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata53.0% of occupied Southern homes had exactly two full bathrooms in 2024 (EIA RECS regional)
About 27.3 million occupied primary residences in the South (52.96%) had two full bathrooms in EIA's preliminary 2024 RECS, against 35.26% in the Northeast. Newer Southern stock also means more slab foundations, where moving a drain means cutting concrete.
EIA / 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata
State by state: homes with only one full bathroom; homes occupied by their owner
Homes with only one full bathroom: 38.6% nationally. Highest in Rhode Island (61.5%), New York (60.4%), District of Columbia (58.8%); lowest in Arizona (20.6%), Nevada (22%), Florida (22%).
Homes occupied by their owner: 67.6% nationally. Highest in Delaware (80.7%), West Virginia (79.7%), South Carolina (77.1%); lowest in District of Columbia (36.9%), New York (57.1%), California (58.2%).
Bath Project Notes calculated these state estimates from the Energy Information Administration's 2024 household survey microdata. EIA publishes the 2024 survey nationally and by region, not by state. Shares are weighted; a dash means the state sample was too small for a reliable estimate (fewer than 100 households, fewer than 10 yes answers, or a relative standard error above 30%). Source data.
| State | Homes with only one full bathroom | Homes occupied by their owner |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 38.6% | 67.6% |
| Alabama | 30.4% | 72.4% |
| Alaska | 45.4% | 70.9% |
| Arizona | 20.6% | 68.5% |
| Arkansas | 37.4% | 68.1% |
| California | 36.8% | 58.2% |
| Colorado | 31.1% | 68.3% |
| Connecticut | 53.3% | 68.7% |
| Delaware | 33% | 80.7% |
| District of Columbia | 58.8% | 36.9% |
| Florida | 22% | 71.1% |
| Georgia | 24.8% | 68% |
| Hawaii | 40.5% | 71.5% |
| Idaho | 24.8% | 73.2% |
| Illinois | 43.4% | 71.1% |
| Indiana | 48.4% | 74.6% |
| Iowa | 40.5% | 70.7% |
| Kansas | 41.9% | 70.8% |
| Kentucky | 37.8% | 73.5% |
| Louisiana | 33.3% | 69.7% |
| Maine | 57.2% | 76.6% |
| Maryland | 33.4% | 69.2% |
| Massachusetts | 57.2% | 61.2% |
| Michigan | 47.9% | 76.4% |
| Minnesota | 35.6% | 74.6% |
| Mississippi | 32.9% | 71.6% |
| Missouri | 42.3% | 70.9% |
| Montana | 37.9% | 69.2% |
| Nebraska | 37% | 68.4% |
| Nevada | 22% | 65.5% |
| New Hampshire | 51.1% | 73.5% |
| New Jersey | 50.8% | 59.7% |
| New Mexico | 30.4% | 72.6% |
| New York | 60.4% | 57.1% |
| North Carolina | 30.6% | 69.5% |
| North Dakota | 36.1% | 63.3% |
| Ohio | 49.5% | 69.9% |
| Oklahoma | 37.2% | 72.8% |
| Oregon | 39% | 70.1% |
| Pennsylvania | 53.7% | 70.3% |
| Rhode Island | 61.5% | 63.5% |
| South Carolina | 25.2% | 77.1% |
| South Dakota | 36.7% | 72.3% |
| Tennessee | 35% | 69.9% |
| Texas | 31.7% | 64.1% |
| Utah | 26.1% | 71.2% |
| Vermont | 51.3% | 72.8% |
| Virginia | 33.2% | 67.9% |
| Washington | 35.1% | 70.3% |
| West Virginia | 43.4% | 79.7% |
| Wisconsin | 51.3% | 67.3% |
| Wyoming | 37% | 76.2% |
U.S. housing data by region
How many existing homes already have the features that shape a bathroom remodeling project, nationally and in each census region. Bath Project Notes weighted these from the federal survey records; counts are rounded.
Rooms and layout in existing homes (EIA)
| Measure | U.S. | Northeast | Midwest | South | West | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes with exactly one full bathroom2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 38.6% | 56.1% | 45.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with exactly two full bathrooms2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 46.8% | 35.3% | 41.5% | 53.0% | 49.9% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with exactly three full bathrooms2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 11.8% | 7.3% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with at least one half bathroom2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 30.3% | 33.6% | 33.6% | 29.3% | 26.4% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
Remodeling behavior (surveys)
- 54% Renovated in 2025 (2025 activity; 2026 plans, Surveyed homeowners on Houzz). 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study
- 52% Decorated in 2025 (2025 activity; 2026 plans, Surveyed homeowners on Houzz). 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study
- 47% Repaired in 2025 (2025 activity; 2026 plans, Surveyed homeowners on Houzz). 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study
- 50% Plan renovation in 2026 (2025 activity; 2026 plans, Surveyed homeowners on Houzz). 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study
- 71% Postponed a project (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 71% Prioritized preventative maintenance (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 29% Bundled repairs (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 19% Selected cheaper materials/services (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 23% Started early before price rises (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 62% Increased maintenance-affordability concern (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
Costs and trade figures
- 68% Consider special needs (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 47% Anticipate needs in 5+ years (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 31% Address current household needs (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 25% Use bathroom for relaxation (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 24% Use bathroom for pampering (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 36% Wellness features included (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 84% Hire professionals (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 45% Hire general contractor (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 20% Hire bathroom remodeler (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 16% Hire cabinetmaker (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 16% Create wet room (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed bathroom renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 50% Wet room for space efficiency (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed wet-room renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 29% Wet room for appearance (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed wet-room renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 26% Wet room for accessibility (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Surveyed wet-room renovators). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- $13,000 All bathroom remodels (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Completed bathroom renovations in 2024, sampled by Houzz). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- $22,000 Major bathroom remodels (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Completed bathroom renovations in 2024, sampled by Houzz). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- $25,000 Bathrooms of 100+ square feet (2025 study; spending refers to 2024, Completed bathroom renovations in 2024, sampled by Houzz). 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
- 87% Faucet upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 82% Lighting upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 81% Flooring upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 81% Wall-finish upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 76% Countertop upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 75% Shower upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 73% Sink upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 32% Medicine-cabinet upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 27% Bathtub upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 19% Window upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 13% Tub-shower combination upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 9% Makeup-counter upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
- 4% Electronics upgrades (2025 study, Surveyed bathroom renovators). Houzz bathroom feature findings
How Bath Project Notes compiles these figures
Published figures come from This Old House citing 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, ImproveIt citing 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, National Association of Realtors / 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, Houzz / 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study: Renovation Trends, This Old House / Bathroom Remodel Cost, HomeAdvisor / Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide, HomeAdvisor / Tub to Shower Conversion Cost, Fixr / Walk-In Shower Cost and other named sources, each linked where it appears. Housing data by region is Bath Project Notes's weighted tabulation of the EIA's 2024 Residential Energy Consumption Survey public microdata, using the survey's own weights and 60 replicate weights for the intervals, and of the Census Bureau's Characteristics of New Housing tables. Figures describe the period and population shown next to each one.
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Bathroom remodeling statistics: quick answers
What share of U.S. homes have exactly one full bathroom?
38.6% nationally in 2024 (about 51.2M housing units), based on Bath Project Notes' weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the Northeast at 56.1% and lowest in the South at 30.3%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
What share of U.S. homes have exactly two full bathrooms?
46.8% nationally in 2024 (about 62.0M housing units), based on Bath Project Notes' weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the South at 53.0% and lowest in the Northeast at 35.3%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
What share of U.S. homes have exactly three full bathrooms?
11.8% nationally in 2024 (about 15.6M housing units), based on Bath Project Notes' weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the West at 13.8% and lowest in the Northeast at 7.3%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
What share of U.S. homes have at least one half bathroom?
30.3% nationally in 2024 (about 40.2M housing units), based on Bath Project Notes' weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the Northeast at 33.6% and lowest in the West at 26.4%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
How does one-bathroom prevalence differ by house age?
Older homes are much more likely to have a single full bathroom. That is why a second bath is one of the most common additions in pre-1990 houses, and why plumbing access decides the price. Bath Project Notes calculated this from the federal government's 2024 household survey data: owner-occupied homes built before 1990 36.6% versus owner-occupied homes built in 1990–2024 7.0%.
What does This Old House say about of cost recouped at resale by a midrange bathroom remodel?
80%. The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda/JLC) shows a midrange 5-by-7-foot bathroom remodel recouping roughly 80% of its cost at resale, its strongest showing in nearly twenty years, versus 36% for an upscale remodel and about 61% for a universal-design bath. Source: This Old House citing 2025 Cost vs. Value Report.
What does ImproveIt say about of cost a universal-design (accessible) bathroom remodel recoups at resale?
61.2%. ImproveIt's summary of the 2025 Cost vs. Value data shows an accessibility-focused bathroom remodel returning 61.2% at resale while the midrange bath sits near 80%. The gap reflects appraiser views of a niche feature set, not the value to the person using the room. Source: ImproveIt citing 2025 Cost vs. Value Report.
What does National Association of Realtors say about of cost NAR estimates a bathroom renovation recovers at sale?
50%. The 2025 NAR Remodeling Impact Report pegs bathroom renovation cost recovery at 50%, based on Realtor estimates rather than appraisals, well below a steel front door (100%) or closet renovation (83%). Plan a bathroom for use first and resale second. Source: National Association of Realtors / 2025 Remodeling Impact Report.
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Service guides
Service guideComplete Bathroom RenovationA complete bathroom renovation rebuilds the bathing area, vanity, toilet, floor, wall finishes, lighting and ventilation together, and may move drains, walls or the door.
Service guideWalk-In Shower InstallationA walk-in shower installation rebuilds the bathing area from the subfloor up: a sloped base, a drain bonded to a waterproofing membrane, wall board and membrane, a valve, tile or panels, and an enclosure with a defined entry.
Service guideTub & Shower ConversionsA tub-to-shower conversion removes the bathtub and builds a shower in its alcove, usually with a new drain, a rebuilt substrate, a waterproofing membrane, new walls and an enclosure.
Service guideAccessible Bathroom RemodelingAccessible bathroom remodeling plans the room around a specific person's transfers, reach, mobility aid and likely future needs: turning space, a curbless shower, blocking and grab bars, a comfort-height toilet, a reachable vanity, nonslip surfaces and a wider door.
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