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Closet and home organization statistics for 2026
136 sourced data points on closet and home organization: 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 Closet Flow Guide's own analysis of federal household data. Every number links to where it came from.
What Closet Flow Guide's analysis of federal data shows
These comparisons were calculated by Closet Flow Guide 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.
Closet Flow Guide analysis · 2024
Owner-occupied homes with an attached garage32.0%
95% interval 30.5%–33.5% · about 16.6 million homes · 7,070 survey households
About one in three homes with an attached garage keeps a second refrigerator there. Plan a dedicated outlet, a level pad and a floor coating that tolerates condensation where it will stand.
Source: Closet Flow Guide analysis of 2024 federal household survey data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. How we calculated it
Closet and home organization: costs and prices
$2,128 national average custom closet installation, most paying $1,046–$3,210 (2026)
Angi's 2026 benchmark is a closet installation reference; design-only fees, whole-home organizing, and several rooms of fitted cabinetry are separate scopes. Use it as a sanity check on a single-closet quote.
Angi, How Much Do Custom Closets Cost? (2026)$1,542 average closet organizer installation, $627–$2,526 typical (2026)
Angi's 2026 closet organizer guide describes projects from a wire reach-in to a laminate walk-in. The range tracks feet, material, and accessories rather than market alone.
Angi, Closet Organizer Cost Guide (2026)$50–$150 per linear foot installed closet organizer price per linear foot, Angi 2026
Multiply usable wall feet by the rate for your material and you have a planning number before a designer arrives. Drawers, doors, and lighting are priced on top.
Angi, Closet Organizer Cost Guide (2026)$800–$2,500 reach-in closet organizer, installed; walk-in $2,000–$5,500 (Angi 2026)
A reach-in has 5 to 8 usable feet; a walk-in 18 to 28. The per-foot rate is similar; the walk-in simply has more feet and corners that cost footage to turn.
Angi, Closet Organizer Cost Guide (2026)$2,000–$5,500 walk-in closet organizer, installed (Angi 2026)
Angi's walk-in band covers 20 to 30 linear feet in laminate with some drawers. HomeGuide's wider $1,000 to $8,000 range includes premium finishes and islands.
Angi, Closet Organizer Cost Guide (2026)$800–$2,000 wire closet organizer installed; MDF $1,000–$2,500 (Angi 2026)
Wire is the low tier: adjustable, breathable, and cheap to change, but it sags under heavy stacks and takes only baskets, not drawers. Right for kids, guest, linen, and garage walls.
Angi, Closet Organizer Cost Guide (2026)$1,200–$3,500 wardrobe organizer, installed (Angi 2026)
Wardrobe organizer: $1,200–$3,500 (Projects described by publisher, Guide updated April 6, 2026). Source: Angi closet organizer cost guide.
Angi closet organizer cost guide (2026)$1,000–$3,000 pantry organizer system installed (Angi 2026)
Angi's closet organizer guide prices a pantry system in laminate or MDF on adjustable standards. Pull-outs, drawers, and an appliance counter push toward the top of the band.
Angi, Closet Organizer Cost Guide (2026)$3,000 national average to build a custom closet, $1,500–$4,500 typical
HomeGuide prices custom closets at $25 to $35 per square foot with a full span of $250 to $20,000. Adding custom storage to an existing closet runs $400 to $8,000.
HomeGuide, How Much Does a Custom Closet Cost? (2024)$1,000–$8,000 walk-in closet build cost versus $500–$3,800 for a reach-in
HomeGuide prices a 10x10 walk-in with 30 linear feet at $2,100 to $8,000 and customizing an existing closet at $70 to $270 per linear foot. The range is mostly finish and accessories.
HomeGuide, How Much Does a Custom Closet Cost? (2024)$400–$2,200 prefab closet organizer installed versus $1,000–$8,000 custom
HomeGuide's 2025 guide puts labor at $200 to $1,600, wire prefab materials from $150, and wood from $800 to $6,000. Prefab wins where contents are light or temporary; custom wins the primary closet.
HomeGuide, How Much Do Closet Organizers Cost to Install? (2025)$1,000–$11,000 California Closets price band; Closets by Design $1,100–$7,000; Closet Factory $1,000–$4,400
HomeGuide's brand comparison also lists Inspired Closets at $2,000 to $8,000 and notes premium colors add 10% to 20% and wood-grain finishes up to 40%. Compare net prices for the same drawing.
HomeGuide, How Much Do Closet Organizers Cost to Install? (2025)$1,500–$14,000 Closet Factory walk-in price range; reach-in $750–$4,000
HomeGuide sets these against an industry average of $70 to $270 per linear foot and notes an inexpensive remodel with rods, shelves, and paint can be as little as $150.
HomeGuide, How Much Does Closet Factory Cost? (2025)40–60% off typical Closets by Design promotion off list price
HomeGuide notes continual sales land walk-ins at $1,800 to $7,000 and reach-ins at $1,100 to $3,000 after incentives. Compare net prices, never list prices, across bids.
HomeGuide, How Much Does Closets by Design Cost? (2024)$175–$1,800+ per linear foot California Closets cost per linear foot, per HomeGuide
Starting totals run $1,000 to $11,000 or more for a 6-foot closet including design and installation. Finish level and accessories drive the very wide spread.
HomeGuide, How Much Does California Closets Cost? (2025)$2,000 national average installed closet organizer: a 12-foot laminate system with lighting
Fixr's typical range is $1,000 to $3,000; prefab units run $200 to $1,900 installed and custom systems $500 to $10,000, topping $20,000 for luxury wood. A useful middle case for a primary reach-in.
Fixr, Cost to Install Closet Organizers (2025)$135–$600 per linear foot custom closet cost per linear foot across major brands, per Bob Vila
Bob Vila lists Closet Factory at $135 to $330, IKEA $150 to $380, Closets by Design $150 to $400, California Closets $175 to $350, and The Container Store $150 to $600 per foot, with a $2,005 average project.
Bob Vila, How Much Does a Custom Closet Cost? (2022)$3,500 national average for a professionally installed garage organizer system
Fixr's $2,500 to $5,000 range describes a medium garage with workbench, shelves, cabinets, hooks, and overhead storage. Prefab overhead racks cost $75 to $400 in materials; custom cabinets $200 to $8,000.
Fixr, How much does it cost to install a garage organizer system? (2025)$5,000–$10,000 full custom walk-in closet, installed, versus $1,200–$5,000 for a reach-in (Fixr)
Fixr's custom closet installation guide averages $3,500 across projects. Its walk-in band assumes a fully built system with drawers, doors and lighting, which is why it sits above Angi's organizer-only $2,000 to $5,500.
Fixr, Custom Closet Installation Cost (2025)$2,150–$8,450 installed organizer system for a medium two-car garage (22–26 ft wide), prefab low end to custom high end
Fixr prices the two-car garage at $2,150 to $6,500 prefab and $2,400 to $8,450 custom, against $650 to $5,100 for a one-car and $2,500 to $13,000 for a three-car garage.
Fixr, How much does it cost to install a garage organizer system? (2025)$3,000–$15,000 to build a new walk-in pantry with framing, drywall, electrical and shelving
CostToRenovate puts pantry buildouts at $1,500 to $10,000 with a $4,500 national average; a new framed walk-in runs $3,000 to $15,000 depending on size, and a premium custom walk-in example is estimated at $14,400.
CostToRenovate, Pantry Buildout Cost Calculator (2026)$2,300–$6,300 whole-garage prefab storage materials versus $2,900–$8,200 custom
Fixr's materials-only comparison also prices slatwall rails at $75 to $1,000 prefab or $325 to $1,250 custom and a workbench at $150 to $1,500 prefab. Most garages do best with a mix.
Fixr, How much does it cost to install a garage organizer system? (2025)$505–$2,164 installed cost per garage cabinet; $2,000–$5,000 for a two-car package (2026)
Angi also reports garage organizer services at $55 to $75 an hour and old-cabinet removal at about $300. Cabinets suit chemicals and valuables; open shelving holds bins better per dollar.
Angi, How Much Do Garage Cabinets Cost? [2026 Data]$2,000 average cost of a custom pantry, $250–$5,000 range (2026)
Angi prices a reach-in at $250 to $1,500, a small walk-in at $750 to $2,000, and a large 100-square-foot walk-in at $2,000 to $3,500, or $20 to $40 per square foot with labor about $20 of that.
Angi, How Much Does a Custom Pantry Cost to Build? [2026 Data]$12,000 average mudroom addition cost; conversions run $50–$100 per sq ft (2026)
Angi puts an addition at $6,500 to $18,000 or $100 to $300 per square foot, a conversion of existing garage or porch space at about half, and permits at $125 to $1,000. Most households need the built-in, not the addition.
Angi, How Much Does a Mudroom Addition Cost? [2026 Data]$14,500 typical cost of a 60 sq ft mudroom addition with built-in cubbies for four
Fixr's $12,000 to $18,000 range includes cubbies, new flooring, and a baseboard heater. A 36-square-foot conversion with ready-made shelves starts near $3,600.
Fixr, Mudroom Addition Cost (2025)$534 national average professional organizer project across 2,927 verified jobs (2026)
Most homeowners pay $252 to $844 at hourly rates of $50 to $150; a single room runs $200 to $500 and garages, attics, and basements $300 to $1,200. Sort first so the system is sized to what you keep.
Angi, How Much Does a Professional Organizer Cost? [2026 Data]$55–$100 per hour professional organizer hourly rate; most projects take 2–10 hours
HomeAdvisor's 2026 guide also puts junk removal for what gets purged at $130 to $360. An organizer changes the inventory; an installer builds to it.
HomeAdvisor, How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Professional Organizer? (2026)3–5 hours typical minimum booking for a professional organizer
HomeGuide reports $50 to $150 an hour with packages of $150 to $500 for one room, $1,000 to $2,000 for two or three rooms, and $2,000 to $5,000 for a whole home.
HomeGuide, How Much Does a Professional Organizer Cost? (2023)$119 per month average rent for a 10x10 self-storage unit (2026)
SpareFoot's 2026 industry statistics put that at roughly $1,400 a year across 50,000-plus facilities. A one-time closet or garage system that empties a unit often pays for itself in two or three years.
SpareFoot, U.S. Self-Storage Industry Statistics 2026$627–$2,526 typical closet organizer installation range, Angi (2026)
Angi's closet organizer guide (updated April 6, 2026) puts the typical installation at $627 to $2,526, around a $1,542 average; the spread tracks linear feet, material and accessories.
Angi closet organizer cost guide (2026)$500–$2,000 prefab closet organizer, installed (Angi 2026)
Prefab organizer: $500–$2,000 (Projects described by publisher, Guide updated April 6, 2026). Source: Angi closet organizer cost guide.
Angi closet organizer cost guide (2026)$1,000–$2,500 MDF closet organizer, installed (Angi 2026)
MDF organizer: $1,000–$2,500 (Projects described by publisher, Guide updated April 6, 2026). Source: Angi closet organizer cost guide.
Angi closet organizer cost guide (2026)$1,000-$2,500 Professional organizer cost to tackle a garage
Fixr reports organizing a closet costs $150 to $250, a single room $200 to $300, a garage $1,000 to $2,500 and a whole house $1,500 to $5,000, with a most-common spend of $450 for a consultation plus three hours.
Fixr, Professional Organizer Cost (2025)
Closet and home organization: timelines
4–16 hours labor time to install a closet organizer system
HomeGuide reports carpenters at $40 to $100 an hour and handymen at $50 to $80 for the work; most single-closet jobs finish in a day. Drawer towers, doors, and scribing sit at the 16-hour end.
HomeGuide, How Much Do Closet Organizers Cost to Install? (2025)2–4 hours installation time for a prefab closet system
Fixr reports most prefab installs take two to four hours while custom systems can take several days. It matters when a bedroom needs to be back in use quickly.
Fixr, Cost to Install Closet Organizers (2025)4–6 weeks lead time from finalized design to installation, per California Closets
The company says the design consultation takes about 90 minutes and most installs are completed in one day. Plan the project around the manufacturing wait; independents and prefab move faster.
California Closets, Custom Closets and FAQ pages (2026)
Closet and home organization: resale value and return
83% estimated cost recovered on a closet renovation at resale (2025)
NAR and NARI's 2025 Remodeling Impact Report ranks closet renovation second for cost recovery, behind only a new steel front door at 100%. It assumes a clean, neutral system in the primary bedroom.
National Association of Realtors, 2025 Remodeling Impact Report press release81% home buyers rating garage storage essential or desirable; walk-in pantry 80%
NAHB's What Home Buyers Really Want 2024 surveyed more than 3,000 buyers; garage storage and a walk-in pantry are among 13 features wanted by at least 80%, alongside a laundry room at 86%.
NAHB Eye On Housing, What Home Buyers Really Want 2024
Closet and home organization: behavior and choices
36% Americans whose garage is too cluttered to park a vehicle inside (2022)
The CRAFTSMAN survey also found 62% call the garage the most cluttered space in the home, 52% of garage owners are unsatisfied with its organization, and 90% believe good organization makes a small garage feel larger.
CRAFTSMAN / Stanley Black & Decker, Take Back Your Garage Survey (PR Newswire) (2022)47% of surveyed kitchen renovators added pantry cabinets (2025–2026 projects)
Houzz's 2026 kitchen study is a platform sample of renovating homeowners, not national installation totals. Pantry cabinets were the most common built-in; a kitchen remodel usually includes the pantry.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study16% of surveyed kitchen renovators added a walk-in pantry; 7% a butler's or prep pantry
Houzz's 2026 study shows the walk-in as a minority choice against 47% adding pantry cabinets. Most households get more from fitting out the reach-in they have than from building a room.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study67% of butler-pantry renovators use it for small-appliance storage
Houzz's 2026 study also finds 61% added a prep counter, 59% enclosed cabinetry, and 52% open shelving in butler pantries. The pantry has become the appliance garage as much as the food store.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study76% of surveyed kitchen renovators added built-in features (2025–2026 projects)
Pantry cabinets led at 47%, followed by beverage stations at 24%, built-in seating and wine refrigerators at 17% each, and walk-in pantries at 16%. A platform sample; built-ins can coexist.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study33% Americans currently renting a self-storage unit (2025)
StorageCafe's 2025 demand survey found 30% of homeowners and 34% of renters rent storage and 18% plan to; 42% feel cluttered at home, with clothing the biggest culprit, the problem a closet system solves.
StorageCafe, Self Storage Demand and Trends 202542% Americans who feel overwhelmed by a messy home (2025)
Talker Research's survey of 2,000 adults for The Container Store also found 37% irritable and 34% unfocused; 32% blame a home too small for their stuff, 66% plan to purge old clothing, and a New Year deep clean averages 20 hours.
Talker Research for The Container Store, Is a clean home the key to a successful 2025?17 hours a year time the average American spends hunting for lost items
Citing a Shane Co. survey, Life360 reports about five lost items a month and roughly 16 minutes per search, with over a third late for work or school as a result. A labeled home for keys, bags, and shoes is the simplest fix.
Life360 (citing Shane Co. survey), Most commonly lost items in America (2024)43% people naming a tidy, organized home as a key driver of comfort (global, 2026)
IKEA's Life at Home Report 2026 is a global sample, not a U.S. household survey. Storage that keeps surfaces clear delivers a daily quality-of-life benefit beyond resale.
IKEA, Life at Home Report 202687% Americans who feel their best mentally and physically with a clean home (2024)
The American Cleaning Institute's 2024 survey also found 21% find cleaning tasks overwhelming. Built-in organization reduces the effort needed to keep a home in that state.
American Cleaning Institute, 2024 National Cleaning Survey9 in 10 renovating homeowners who hired a professional in 2024
The 2025 Houzz & Home study found 54% of surveyed homeowners renovated and 49% used specialty service providers, the category closet and storage installers fall into. A platform sample, not all households.
Houzz, 2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study71% of homeowners who hired a pro prioritized preventative maintenance (2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse surveyed homeowners who had hired a pro in the previous year (fielded April 15–16, 2025). 71% said they were putting preventive maintenance first.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse32.0% of owner-occupied attached-garage homes keep a second fridge in a garage (2024)
Closet Flow Guide's weighted analysis of the EIA's 2024 household survey microdata: about 16.6 million owner-occupied homes with an attached garage (95% interval 30.5% to 33.5%) keep a second refrigerator in a garage. The survey records the fridge's location, not which garage or how it is laid out.
Closet Flow Guide analysis of EIA 2024 RECS household data54% of surveyed Houzz homeowners renovated in 2025
The 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study surveyed homeowners on Houzz about their 2025 projects and 2026 plans; 54% renovated in 2025 and 50% plan to renovate in 2026.
2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study52% of surveyed Houzz homeowners decorated in 2025
The 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study surveyed homeowners on Houzz about their 2025 projects and 2026 plans; 52% decorated in 2025, alongside 54% who renovated and 47% who made repairs.
2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study47% of surveyed Houzz homeowners made repairs in 2025
The 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study surveyed homeowners on Houzz about their 2025 projects and 2026 plans; 47% made repairs in 2025, while 54% renovated and 52% decorated.
2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study50% of surveyed Houzz homeowners plan to renovate in 2026
The 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study found 54% of surveyed homeowners renovated in 2025 and 50% plan to renovate in 2026. Stated intent, from a Houzz platform sample.
2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study29% of homeowners who hired a pro bundled repairs into one job (2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse surveyed homeowners who had hired a pro in the previous year (fielded April 15–16, 2025). 29% bundled several repairs into one visit.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse19% of homeowners who hired a pro chose cheaper materials or services (2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse surveyed homeowners who had hired a pro in the previous year (fielded April 15–16, 2025). 19% chose cheaper materials or services.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse23% of homeowners who hired a pro started early to beat price rises (2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse surveyed homeowners who had hired a pro in the previous year (fielded April 15–16, 2025). 23% started a project early before expected price rises.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse62% of homeowners who hired a pro grew more worried about upkeep costs (2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse surveyed homeowners who had hired a pro in the previous year (fielded April 15–16, 2025). 62% reported growing concern about affording home maintenance.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
Closet and home organization: market size and trends
42.9% of occupied U.S. homes have an attached garage (2024)
The EIA's 2024 RECS counts about 56.9 million homes with an attached garage, from 31.2% in the Northeast to 49.9% in the West. Installed stock, not annual organizing projects.
EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)27.8% of occupied U.S. homes have a two-car attached garage (2024)
RECS 2024 finds one-car attached garages in 9.2% of homes and three-or-more-car garages in 6.0%, with two-car garages ranging from 17.0% in the Northeast to 31.7% in the West.
EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)13.4% U.S. households renting at least one storage unit in 2024, up from 11.1% in 2022
PwC's Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 cites the Self Storage Association's study showing the largest jump on record, with about 60% of users staying more than a year. Off-site storage is a recurring cost in-home organization can replace.
PwC / ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026, Self-Storage outlook (citing SSA)$12.05B U.S. home organizers and storage market size, 2025
Mordor Intelligence projects $15.21 billion by 2030 at a 4.78% CAGR, with storage boxes holding 34.56% of 2024 demand. Most of the spend is products bought before shelf spacing was fixed.
Mordor Intelligence, United States Home Organizers and Storage Market (2025)9.2% of occupied U.S. homes have a one-car attached garage (2024)
9.2% of occupied primary-residence housing units in 2024 (about 12.1M housing units); by region: Northeast 12.5%, Midwest 7.5%, South 8.8%, West 8.9%. Closet Flow Guide's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026).
Closet Flow Guide analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)6.0% of occupied U.S. homes have a three-or-more-car attached garage (2024)
6.0% of occupied primary-residence housing units in 2024 (about 7.9M housing units); by region: Northeast 1.7%, Midwest 8.2%, South 4.7%, West 9.4%. Closet Flow Guide's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026).
Closet Flow Guide analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)24% of surveyed kitchen renovators added a beverage station (2025–2026 projects)
Houzz's 2026 Kitchen Trends Study surveyed kitchen renovators with projects in 2025–2026 (fielded July 2025); 24% added a beverage station.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study17% of surveyed kitchen renovators added a wine refrigerator (2025–2026 projects)
Houzz's 2026 Kitchen Trends Study surveyed kitchen renovators with projects in 2025–2026 (fielded July 2025); 17% added a wine refrigerator.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study14% of surveyed kitchen renovators added a breakfast bar (2025–2026 projects)
Houzz's 2026 Kitchen Trends Study surveyed kitchen renovators with projects in 2025–2026 (fielded July 2025); 14% added a breakfast bar.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study9% of surveyed kitchen renovators added a baking station (2025–2026 projects)
Houzz's 2026 Kitchen Trends Study surveyed kitchen renovators with projects in 2025–2026 (fielded July 2025); 9% added a baking station.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study7% of surveyed kitchen renovators added a butler or prep pantry (2025–2026)
Houzz's 2026 Kitchen Trends Study surveyed kitchen renovators with projects in 2025–2026 (fielded July 2025); 7% added a butler's or prep pantry.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study61% of butler-pantry renovators added a prep counter (2025–2026 projects)
Houzz's 2026 Kitchen Trends Study surveyed kitchen renovators with projects in 2025–2026 (fielded July 2025). Among those adding a butler's pantry, 61% included a prep counter.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study59% of butler-pantry renovators added enclosed cabinetry (2025–2026 projects)
Houzz's 2026 Kitchen Trends Study surveyed kitchen renovators with projects in 2025–2026 (fielded July 2025). Among those adding a butler's pantry, 59% included enclosed cabinetry.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study52% of butler-pantry renovators added open shelving (2025–2026 projects)
Houzz's 2026 Kitchen Trends Study surveyed kitchen renovators with projects in 2025–2026 (fielded July 2025). Among those adding a butler's pantry, 52% included open shelving.
2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study$14.2B US home organization products industry per Freedonia
The Freedonia Group's industry study sizes the US home organization products market at $14.2 billion, with demand data for 2013, 2018 and 2023 and forecasts ahead. The category spans closet systems, bins, shelving and garage storage.
The Freedonia Group, US Home Organization Products industry study (2024)
Closet and home organization: energy and utility costs
15.1% of occupied U.S. homes keep a second refrigerator in the garage (2024)
RECS 2024 counts about 20 million homes, from 8.8% in the Northeast to 18.3% in the West. A garage layout has to start from the fridge's footprint, outlet, and door swing.
EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)
State by state: homes with an attached garage; homes built over a basement; homes occupied by their owner
Homes with an attached garage: 42.9% nationally. Highest in Idaho (60.4%), Utah (59.9%), Nevada (57.7%); lowest in District of Columbia (5.1%), New York (23.2%), Massachusetts (25.9%).
Homes built over a basement: 42.9% nationally. Highest in Connecticut (91.7%), Massachusetts (91.2%), Nebraska (91.1%); lowest in Arizona (3%), Arkansas (7.2%), California (7.9%).
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%).
Closet Flow Guide 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 an attached garage | Homes built over a basement | Homes occupied by their owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 42.9% | 42.9% | 67.6% |
| Alabama | 37.4% | 16.3% | 72.4% |
| Alaska | 43.7% | 24.8% | 70.9% |
| Arizona | 53.1% | 3% | 68.5% |
| Arkansas | 42.4% | 7.2% | 68.1% |
| California | 48.5% | 7.9% | 58.2% |
| Colorado | 53.5% | 66.6% | 68.3% |
| Connecticut | 40.5% | 91.7% | 68.7% |
| Delaware | 52.3% | 56.9% | 80.7% |
| District of Columbia | 5.1% | 83.2% | 36.9% |
| Florida | 52.3% | — | 71.1% |
| Georgia | 47% | 25.8% | 68% |
| Hawaii | 42.3% | — | 71.5% |
| Idaho | 60.4% | 30.9% | 73.2% |
| Illinois | 41.2% | 77.5% | 71.1% |
| Indiana | 44.6% | 49.8% | 74.6% |
| Iowa | 50.7% | 88% | 70.7% |
| Kansas | 51.6% | 72.3% | 70.8% |
| Kentucky | 40.3% | 49.8% | 73.5% |
| Louisiana | 33% | — | 69.7% |
| Maine | 30.5% | 82% | 76.6% |
| Maryland | 34.6% | 76.5% | 69.2% |
| Massachusetts | 25.9% | 91.2% | 61.2% |
| Michigan | 42.9% | 86% | 76.4% |
| Minnesota | 44% | 85.8% | 74.6% |
| Mississippi | 35% | — | 71.6% |
| Missouri | 48.6% | 75.2% | 70.9% |
| Montana | 40.5% | 60.9% | 69.2% |
| Nebraska | 51.4% | 91.1% | 68.4% |
| Nevada | 57.7% | — | 65.5% |
| New Hampshire | 37% | 91.1% | 73.5% |
| New Jersey | 36.1% | 71.3% | 59.7% |
| New Mexico | 46.9% | — | 72.6% |
| New York | 23.2% | 85.1% | 57.1% |
| North Carolina | 37.9% | 20.6% | 69.5% |
| North Dakota | 45.8% | 88.3% | 63.3% |
| Ohio | 42.3% | 76.6% | 69.9% |
| Oklahoma | 50.7% | 8.4% | 72.8% |
| Oregon | 50.5% | 21.9% | 70.1% |
| Pennsylvania | 39.7% | 89.8% | 70.3% |
| Rhode Island | 27.2% | 90.5% | 63.5% |
| South Carolina | 48.2% | — | 77.1% |
| South Dakota | 53.2% | 85.9% | 72.3% |
| Tennessee | 38.4% | 29.7% | 69.9% |
| Texas | 47.2% | — | 64.1% |
| Utah | 59.9% | 74.9% | 71.2% |
| Vermont | 28% | 88.6% | 72.8% |
| Virginia | 33.1% | 48.8% | 67.9% |
| Washington | 44.9% | 34.3% | 70.3% |
| West Virginia | 34.3% | 64% | 79.7% |
| Wisconsin | 41% | 90.1% | 67.3% |
| Wyoming | 43.7% | 65.1% | 76.2% |
U.S. housing data by region
How many existing homes already have the features that shape a closet and home organization project, nationally and in each census region. Closet Flow Guide weighted these from the federal survey records; counts are rounded.
Homes that already have it (EIA)
| Measure | U.S. | Northeast | Midwest | South | West | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes with an attached garage2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 42.9% | 31.2% | 44.2% | 43.4% | 49.9% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with a one-car attached garage2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 9.2% | 12.5% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 8.9% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with a two-car attached garage2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 27.8% | 17.0% | 28.5% | 30.0% | 31.6% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with a three-or-more-car attached garage2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 6.0% | 1.7% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 9.4% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with their second refrigerator in the garage2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 15.1% | 8.8% | 14.5% | 16.5% | 18.3% | 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
Kitchen storage (surveys)
- 76% Built-in features (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed kitchen renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 47% Pantry cabinets (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed kitchen renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 24% Beverage stations (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed kitchen renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 17% Built-in seating (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed kitchen renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 17% Wine refrigerators (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed kitchen renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 16% Walk-in pantries (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed kitchen renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 14% Breakfast bars (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed kitchen renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 9% Baking stations (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed kitchen renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 7% Butler/prep pantries (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed kitchen renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 67% Small-appliance storage (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed butler-pantry renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 61% Prep counter (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed butler-pantry renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 59% Enclosed cabinetry (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed butler-pantry renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
- 52% Open shelving (Projects in 2025-2026; fielded July 2025, Surveyed butler-pantry renovators). 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
Costs and trade figures
- $1,542 Organizer installation average (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $627–$2,526 Typical installation (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $800–$2,500 Reach-in organizer (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $2,000–$5,500 Walk-in organizer (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $1,200–$3,500 Wardrobe organizer (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $1,000–$3,000 Pantry organizer (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $500–$2,000 Prefab organizer (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $800–$2,000 Wire organizer (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $1,200–$3,500 Laminate organizer (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $1,000–$2,500 MDF organizer (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
- $50–$150/linear foot Organizer installation unit cost (Guide updated April 6, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi closet organizer cost guide
How Closet Flow Guide compiles these figures
Published figures come from Angi, Angi closet organizer cost guide, HomeGuide, Fixr, Bob Vila, California Closets, National Association of Realtors, NAHB Eye On Housing and other named sources, each linked where it appears. Housing data by region is Closet Flow Guide'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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Closet and home organization statistics: quick answers
What share of U.S. homes have an attached garage?
42.9% nationally in 2024 (about 56.9M housing units), based on Closet Flow Guide's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the West at 49.9% and lowest in the Northeast at 31.2%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
What share of U.S. homes have a one-car attached garage?
9.2% nationally in 2024 (about 12.1M housing units), based on Closet Flow Guide's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the Northeast at 12.5% and lowest in the Midwest at 7.5%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
What share of U.S. homes have a two-car attached garage?
27.8% nationally in 2024 (about 36.9M housing units), based on Closet Flow Guide's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the West at 31.6% and lowest in the Northeast at 17.0%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
What share of U.S. homes have a three-or-more-car attached garage?
6.0% nationally in 2024 (about 7.9M housing units), based on Closet Flow Guide's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the West at 9.4% and lowest in the Northeast at 1.7%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
What share of U.S. homes have their second refrigerator in the garage?
15.1% nationally in 2024 (about 20.0M housing units), based on Closet Flow Guide's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the West at 18.3% and lowest in the Northeast at 8.8%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
How common is a garage-located second refrigerator among attached-garage households?
About one in three homes with an attached garage keeps a second refrigerator there. Plan a dedicated outlet, a level pad and a floor coating that tolerates condensation where it will stand. Closet Flow Guide calculated this from the federal government's 2024 household survey data: owner-occupied homes with an attached garage 32.0%.
What does Angi say about national average custom closet installation, most paying $1,046–$3,210?
$2,128. Angi's 2026 benchmark is a closet installation reference; design-only fees, whole-home organizing, and several rooms of fitted cabinetry are separate scopes. Use it as a sanity check on a single-closet quote. Source: Angi, How Much Do Custom Closets Cost? (2026).
What does Angi say about average closet organizer installation, $627–$2,526 typical?
$1,542. Angi's 2026 closet organizer guide describes projects from a wire reach-in to a laminate walk-in. The range tracks feet, material, and accessories rather than market alone. Source: Angi, Closet Organizer Cost Guide (2026).
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Service guides
Service guideCustom Closet SystemsA custom closet system is shelving, rods, drawers, and doors cut and installed to the dimensions of your closet and the contents of your wardrobe.
Service guidePantry OrganizationPantry organization is the planning and fitting of a food closet, walk-in pantry, or pantry cabinet so everyday items are visible and reachable and bulk items and appliances have a place.
Service guideGarage Storage SolutionsGarage storage covers wall systems, cabinets, shelving, and overhead racks that hold tools, bikes, bins, and seasonal gear while leaving room to park and move.
Service guideMudroom Built-InsMudroom built-ins are the bench, cubbies, hooks, drawers, and cabinets that give each household member a place for coats, bags, and shoes at the door.
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