Key statistics at a glance
These figures are drawn from public research published by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each statistic links directly to its source and includes the relevant reporting year.
$600B+
Annual U.S. remodeling market
Harvard’s 2025 housing report says the U.S. remodeling market remained above $600 billion, even after easing from its pandemic-era peak.
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2025145M
Homes shaping remodeling demand
Harvard identified 145 million U.S. homes in its 2025 report, with aging homes and homeowners helping sustain repair and improvement needs.
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2025$405.0B
Homeowner improvement spending in 2023
Homeowner spending on improvements reached $405.0 billion in 2023, up from $174.1 billion in 1995.
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2025326,900
Construction and maintenance painters employed
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 326,900 construction and maintenance painters in 2025 and projects 336,700 in 2035.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025 and 2025–2035 projection24,900
Average yearly painter openings
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 24,900 openings for construction and maintenance painters each year from 2025 to 2035.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025–2035 projectionWhat the numbers show
Home improvement is a major, long-term part of homeownership.
National figures cannot predict the cost or scope of a specific project in Wesley Chapel. They do show why clear preparation, dependable materials, and thoughtful planning matter when a homeowner chooses to update surfaces they live with every day.
For a closer look at a local painting project, explore Smoothlines Painting’s cabinet painting, exterior painting, and project gallery.
Sources and methodology
How to use this page
This page summarizes published national research. Statistics are reported as stated by the original source, with the source year shown beside each figure. It is updated when a key source releases material new data.
- Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, Improving America’s Housing 2025
- Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, Home Improvement Spending Has Shifted Away from DIY, 2025
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Painters, Construction and Maintenance, 2025 and 2025–2035 projection
Cite this page
Smoothlines Painting LLC. “U.S. Home Improvement and Painting Statistics: 2026.” Updated October 30, 2026. https://smoothlinespainters.com/painting-statistics.