Home Improvement in
Illinois.
From Chicago to Springfield, Illinois homeowners invest more in home improvement per capita than nearly any Midwest state. Kitchen remodels, roofing replacements, and deck additions are among the highest-ROI projects — and every contractor on AboveBoardPros is cross-checked against IDFPR records before you ever see their name.
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Top Home Improvement ROI in Illinois
Mid-range project returns for the East North Central region, from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.
| Project | Mid-Range Cost | Resale Value | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Door Replacement | $4,357 | $12,298 | 282% |
| Entry Door Replacement | Steel | $2,339 | $5,494 | 235% |
| Manufactured Stone Veneer | $11,193 | $21,337 | 191% |
| Siding Replacement | Fiber-Cement | $23,515 | $23,805 | 101% |
| Minor Kitchen Remodel | Midrange | $27,005 | $27,318 | 101% |
| Deck Addition | Wood | $18,090 | $16,733 | 93% |
Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier. ROI = resale value ÷ project cost × 100.
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Chicago
2,711,226 residents
Aurora
179,898 residents
Naperville
150,692 residents
Joliet
150,445 residents
Rockford
147,521 residents
Elgin
114,934 residents
Springfield
113,330 residents
Peoria
112,169 residents
Champaign
89,996 residents
Waukegan
89,076 residents
Cicero
82,797 residents
Bloomington
78,907 residents
Schaumburg
76,868 residents
Evanston
76,340 residents
Arlington Heights
76,005 residents
Bolingbrook
74,096 residents
Decatur
69,815 residents
Palatine
66,293 residents
Skokie
66,219 residents
Des Plaines
59,156 residents
Orland Park
57,916 residents
Oak Lawn
56,861 residents
Berwyn
55,595 residents
Mount Prospect
55,472 residents
Tinley Park
54,842 residents
Normal
53,569 residents
Wheaton
53,557 residents
Oak Park
53,292 residents
Hoffman Estates
51,175 residents
Downers Grove
50,054 residents
Glenview
47,752 residents
Plainfield
46,708 residents
Elmhurst
45,671 residents
Lombard
43,619 residents
Buffalo Grove
42,891 residents
Moline
42,197 residents
Belleville
41,370 residents
Romeoville
41,152 residents
Crystal Lake
40,579 residents
Bartlett
40,501 residents
DeKalb
40,443 residents
Carol Stream
39,460 residents
Urbana
39,341 residents
Quincy
39,109 residents
Streamwood
39,001 residents
Park Ridge
38,667 residents
Wheeling
38,433 residents
Carpentersville
37,346 residents
Hanover Park
36,732 residents
Oswego
36,375 residents
Rock Island
36,151 residents
Addison
35,489 residents
Calumet City
35,100 residents
Northbrook
34,585 residents
Woodridge
33,941 residents
St. Charles
32,854 residents
Glendale Heights
32,808 residents
O'Fallon
32,262 residents
Elk Grove Village
31,987 residents
Mundelein
31,915 residents