19 Bathroom Remodel Statistics: Costs, ROI, and Trends (2026)

Bathrooms are one of the two most popular rooms US homeowners remodel, and the numbers show why the choices add up fast: plumbing, tile, fixtures, and waterproofing all share a small footprint. This guide pulls together 19 current, sourced statistics on what a bathroom remodel costs, what it returns at resale, which upgrades homeowners pick, and why the large majority hire out the work. If you are planning a project, our bathroom remodeling service shows where these numbers apply in practice.

The chart below shows how bathroom remodel budgets scale with bathroom type, drawn from the cost guides cited in this section. Costs vary by region, materials, and how much plumbing moves, so treat these as planning baselines. For a number specific to your home, request a free fixed-price estimate.

1. The average bathroom remodel costs about $12,138

The national average bathroom remodel runs about $12,138, with most homeowners spending between $6,643 and $17,633, according to HomeAdvisor. Scope and finish level drive most of the spread, which is why a detailed bathroom remodeling scope matters before any work starts.

2. The national median spend was $13,000 in 2024

The national median spend on bathroom renovations eased to $13,000 in 2024, while the median for major remodels rose to $22,000, according to the 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. The gap reflects scope: major remodels typically replace at least the shower.

3. Large bathrooms see the biggest spend, around $25,000

Larger bathrooms of 100 square feet or more command the most investment, with a median spend holding at $25,000, per Houzz. A primary bathroom commonly lands between $7,000 and $30,000 depending on finishes (HomeAdvisor).

4. Costs run about $70 to $400 per square foot

Bathroom remodels average roughly $120 per square foot, with a range of $70 to more than $400 depending on materials and complexity, according to Fixr. Because the footprint is small, premium tile and fixtures move the per-foot figure quickly.

5. A minor refresh can start near $2,400

A minor bathroom makeover that keeps the existing layout can start as low as $2,400, while a full gut renovation runs $9,000 to $30,000 or more, per Fixr. The single biggest cost decision is whether you keep or change the layout.

The gauge below shows the national recoup for a midrange bathroom remodel in the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: about 80% of cost returned at resale (Cost vs. Value).

6. A midrange bath remodel recoups about 80% at resale

A midrange bathroom remodel recoups about 80% of its cost nationally, the highest level since 2007 and up roughly 6 points from the prior year, according to the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. That makes it one of the stronger-returning interior projects tracked.

7. The average midrange job costs $26,138 and adds $20,910 in value

The 2025 report pegs the average midrange bathroom remodel at a job cost near $26,138, returning about $20,910 in resale value, per Zonda. The scope covers updating a 5-by-7-foot bath with new tub, tile, vanity, toilet, and fixtures.

8. Most cost guides place bath ROI at 50% to 75%

Beyond the standardized Cost vs. Value scope, typical bathroom remodel ROI lands between 50% and 75%, with an average home-value increase of about $6,000 to $9,000, according to Fixr. HomeAdvisor similarly cites about 70% of cost recouped (HomeAdvisor).

9. Bathrooms tied kitchens as the top room to renovate

Bathrooms and kitchens were the most popular rooms to upgrade in 2024, tied at 24% of renovating homeowners each, according to the 2025 Houzz & Home study. Bathroom remodeling is a mainstream activity, not a niche one.

The chart below shows the share of bathroom renovators making each major change, from the Houzz bathroom study (Houzz).

10. 41% enlarge the shower during a remodel

Increasing shower size was the most common major change, chosen by 41% of bathroom renovators, with 38% changing the layout and 37% modifying walls, according to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. Bigger, curbless showers continue to replace tub-shower combos.

11. 36% add wellness-oriented features

More than a third of renovated bathrooms, 36%, included wellness features, led by upgraded lighting at 30% and soaking or spa baths at 18%, per the 2025 Houzz study. Bathrooms are increasingly treated as personal retreats.

12. 41% install specialty toilet features

Some 41% of renovating homeowners added specialty toilet features, with bidet seats the most popular at 23%, according to the Houzz bathroom study. Heated seats and self-cleaning functions are also gaining ground.

13. 68% plan for accessibility and aging in place

A growing 68% of homeowners considered special needs in their bathroom project, up 4 points year over year, and nearly half plan ahead for future aging-household needs, per Houzz. Curbless showers and grab-ready walls are common accessibility upgrades.

The donut below shows how a typical bathroom budget breaks down by component (Fixr). The shower or tub and the vanity dominate, which is why fixture and tile choices swing the total.

14. Labor is the biggest line item at 40% to 65%

Labor accounts for roughly 40% to 65% of a bathroom remodel, the single largest share of the budget, according to Fixr and HomeAdvisor. Bathrooms pack plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, and tile into a small space, which makes skilled labor the core cost.

15. Tile and plumbing moves carry a premium

Tile installation alone typically runs $8 to $14 per square foot in labor, and moving plumbing means new supply and drain lines, both common reasons a project climbs the cost ladder, per Fixr. Tile covers 83% of shower walls and 87% of shower floors in renovated baths (Houzz), making the right tile and flooring installation and plumbing work central to the budget.

16. A typical remodel takes 2 to 4 weeks

Most bathroom remodels take about 2 to 4 weeks, with a full gut renovation stretching up to 12 weeks, according to Fixr. Permitting, custom orders, and hidden issues like water damage can extend that timeline.

When homeowners remodel a bathroom, the large majority hire out the work. The donut below shows how the work is distributed among those who hired a pro (Houzz).

17. 84% of bathroom renovators hired a pro

Some 84% of homeowners hired professional help for their bathroom project, with 45% using a general contractor and 20% a specialty bathroom remodeler, according to the 2025 Houzz study. Matching the right specialist to the job is exactly what our vetted pro network is built around.

18. Pro-led remodels are growing faster than DIY

Professional-led kitchen and bath remodels were projected to rise 2.9% in 2025, well ahead of DIY activity at 0.6%, according to the 2025 NKBA Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook. Homeowners are leaning further toward hiring pros for these complex rooms.

19. The kitchen and bath industry is a $235 billion market

The US kitchen and bath industry was projected to generate $235 billion in revenue in 2025, with repair and remodel spending up about 2.6%, per the NKBA. Steady demand keeps qualified, vetted pros in high demand.

What this means for homeowners

• A focused, midrange remodel returns the most: about 80% at resale on the standardized Cost vs. Value scope, versus far less for a luxury gut job (Cost vs. Value).
• The biggest budget swings come from layout and plumbing changes, shower size, and tile, so lock the scope before work begins to avoid surprises.
• Bathrooms combine plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, and tile in a tight space, which is why 84% of renovators hire a pro and pro-led work is outpacing DIY (Houzz).
• A clear, fixed-price scope keeps timelines and budgets predictable, and a financing option can keep a needed upgrade from sliding.
• Pro House Maintenance matches you with vetted, licensed and insured pros for your bathroom and provides free fixed-price estimates. Browse service areas or request an estimate to get a number for your home.

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