Typical return by U.S. region
| Region (Census division) | States | Typical return |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific | AK, CA, HI, OR, WA | ~86% |
| West South Central | AR, LA, OK, TX | ~83% |
| South Atlantic | DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV | ~82% |
| New England | CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT | ~74% |
| East South Central | AL, KY, MS, TN | ~73% |
| Mountain | AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY | ~71% |
| Middle Atlantic | NJ, NY, PA | ~69% |
| East North Central | IL, IN, MI, OH, WI | ~67% |
| West North Central | IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD | ~60% |
Return figures are typical resale-return estimates from Roots' home valuation model. Actual results vary by market, home, and workmanship, and shouldn't be relied on for lending, insurance, or tax decisions.
Sources: national baseline for this project calibrated against the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda); regional adjustments derived from division-level averages in the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report.
What “return” actually means
A typical bathroom remodel returning ~74% means a $10,000 project typically adds about $7,400 of resale value.
You can still enjoy the improvement, but you don't recoup the full value of the renovation.
Return also fades with age: in Roots' model, work under 2 years old counts in full, then depreciates toward ~20% after 10 years.
Your home's condition compounds this effect. The same home with a strong maintenance record sells closer to asking.
That's why Roots tracks both projects and upkeep in one place.
What about your state?
Roots publishes state-level breakdowns of this project's typical return:
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