ElginHome Addition Contractors
Elgin's 115,000 residents, with median incomes of $75,000 to $99,999, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.
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How Much Does Home Addition Cost in Elgin, IL?
Typical Home Addition projects in Elgin run $40,000 to $150,000.
Home Addition Cost & ROI · Elgin
2025 Cost vs. Value · East North Central market. Elgin benchmarked against regional average.
| Project | Cost | Resale | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Addition | Wood | $18,263 | $17,323 | 95% |
| Deck Addition | Composite | $25,096 | $22,199 | 89% |
| Bathroom Addition | Midrange | $60,645 | $32,347 | 53% |
| Bathroom Addition | Upscale | $111,255 | $40,526 | 36% |
| Primary Suite Addition | Midrange | $170,517 | $55,097 | 32% |
| Primary Suite Addition | Upscale | $351,613 | $63,136 | 18% |
Deck Addition ROI Trend
Regional ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 72.1% |
| 2021 | 65.8% |
| 2022 | 64.8% |
| 2023 | 50.2% |
| 2024 | 82.9% |
| 2025 | 94.9% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2020 to 2025.
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