Blue Island's 21,741 residents, with median incomes of about $55,000, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.
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Typical Decks projects in Blue Island run $8,000 to $25,000.
2025 Cost vs. Value · East North Central market. Blue Island benchmarked against regional average.
| Project | Cost | Resale | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Addition | Wood | $18,090 | $16,733 | 93% |
| Deck Addition | Composite | $23,918 | $21,143 | 88% |
Regional ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 66.6% |
| 2021 | 63.5% |
| 2022 | 62.4% |
| 2023 | 34.6% |
| 2024 | 66.4% |
| 2025 | 92.5% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2020 to 2025.
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