Des Peres's 9,170 residents, with median incomes of over $200,000, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.
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Homeowners in Des Peres have submitted 45 Decks quote requests through Above Board Pros in the last 90 days.
Most recent request: Aug 2026.
Nearby areas: St. Louis
Typical Decks projects in Des Peres run $8,000 to $25,000. The average quoted price through our platform here is $44,802, based on 12 priced quote requests. Largest project quoted through our platform in Des Peres: $78,000.
2025 Cost vs. Value · West North Central market. Des Peres benchmarked against regional average.
| Project | Cost | Resale | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Addition | Wood | $18,263 | $17,323 | 95% |
| Deck Addition | Composite | $25,096 | $22,199 | 89% |
Regional ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 66.8% |
| 2021 | 63.2% |
| 2022 | 62.1% |
| 2023 | 39.8% |
| 2024 | 68.2% |
| 2025 | 88.5% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2020 to 2025.
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