Lake CityHome Addition Contractors
Lake City's 5,034 residents, with median incomes of $60,000-$74,999, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.
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Home Addition Cost & ROI · Lake City
2025 Cost vs. Value · West North Central market. Lake City 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% |
Nearby areas: Red Wing