Welcome to the first edition of the Spectora monthly market update blog post. Each month, we'll provide a detailed look into various aspects of the home inspection industry, breaking down key metrics and data points to keep you informed.
This month, we focus on the average inspection quotes nationwide and regionally, as well as the most and least expensive ZIP codes for home inspections. Here's how the industry is looking as of July of 2024.
Understanding the average cost of home inspections can help inspectors, real estate professionals, and homeowners make informed decisions.
As of July 2024, the national average quote for a home inspection is $483 dollar, which is up from $462 in 2023.
| Date | National average home inspection quote |
| August 2024 | $483 |
The average quote for a home inspection varies regionally, however. The Northeast sees the highest average quote at $575, while the South sees the lowest average quote at $447.
| Region | average home inspection quote |
| Northeast | $575 |
| West | $494 |
| Midwest | $453 |
| South | $447 |
** Regions determined by the National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Think that a home inspection can't be over $1,000? Think again. All but one of the most expensive average inspection quotes clock in at over $1,000. ZIP codes in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, and Colorado take the cake for the highest average inspection quotes as of July 2024.
*** note that all data is from ZIP codes where the inspection count was greater than 500.
| ZIP Code | County and cities |
average quote |
| 33401 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL | $1,534 |
| 77024 | Bunker Hill Valley and Houston, Harris County, Texas | $1,525 |
| 77005 | West University Place, Southside Place, and Houston, Harris County, Texas | $1,339 |
| 77019 | Houston, Harris County, Texas | $1,334 |
| 85253 | Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona | $1,253 |
| 81632 | Edwards, Avon, Wolcott, and Fulford, Eagle County, CO | $1,177 |
| 80439 | Evergreen and Upper Bear Creek, Jefferson County, CO | $1,097 |
| 96743 | Waimea, Waikoloa Village, Puako, Kawaihae, and Waikui, Hawaii County, HI | $1,047 |
| 34957 | Jensen Beach, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Ocean Breeze, and Rio, Martin County, FL | $1,022 |
| 81657 | Avon and Vail, Eagle County, CO | $916 |
Where are home inspections the cheapest in 2024?
With the exception of Payne County, Oklahoma, all of the lowest average inspection quotes came from The Sunshine State. Osceola County, FL boasted the cheapest average inspection quote at $181.
*** note that all data is from ZIP codes where the inspection count was greater than 500.
| ZIP Code | County and cities |
average quote |
| 74074 | Stillwater, Ingalls, and Mehan, Payne County, OK | $224 |
| 33810 | Lakeland, Kathleen, and Socrum, Polk County, FL | $221 |
| 32818 | Pine Hills, Ocoee, Hiawassee, and Orlovista, Orange County, FL | $216 |
| 32837 | Hunters Creek, Orange County, FL | $214 |
| 33813 | Lakeland, Lakeland Highlands, and Medulla, Polk County, FL | $214 |
| 33870 | Sebring, Highlands County, FL | $210 |
| 33830 | Bartow, Alturas, Polk County, FL | $209 |
| 33809 | Lakeland, Polk County, FL | $208 |
| 33898 | Highland Park, Lakeshore, Nalcrest, Alcoma, and Fedhaven, Polk County, FL | $182 |
| 34743 | Kissimmee and Buena Ventura Lakes, Osceola County, FL | $181 |
Spectora's Market Update leverages data from thousands of home inspectors and millions of home inspections, making it the largest database in the home inspection software sector. While representing a substantial industry cross-section, it does not claim to encompass the entire sector.
The dataset, sourced solely from Spectora, ensures privacy by excluding any and all personally identifying information. All figures are rounded to the nearest whole number or dollar amount for precision. Florida data may be skewed due to the inclusion of 4-point inspections. Geographical divisions and regions align with NAR standards. National inspection volumes are based on published reports. The dataset comprises US-based inspectors, including DC and excluding Puerto Rico, and omits data from inspectors outside the United States.
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