States Looking Into Home Improvements in 2025

Colorado is revealed as the state whose residents are most in need of home repairs
Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio all rank in the top ten states
The study analyzed Google Keyword Planner data regarding searches for various home repairs and services carried out in every state

A new study from home warranty experts, Cinch Home Services, reveals the U.S. states most in need of home repairs. By analyzing Google Keyword Planner data, the study identified the average monthly search volumes for terms related to plumbing, roofing, electrical work, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and more, pinpointing the areas where home maintenance is most in demand.

Colorado takes the top spot with an average monthly search volume of 198,116 equating to 3,371 searches per 100,000 residents. Common searches include plumbing repairs, roof fixes, and HVAC services, suggesting the state’s variable climate plays a significant role in wear and tear on homes. The average search rate per state comes in at 2,173 searches per 100,000, Colorado’s is 55% higher.

Indiana comes in second, recording an average of 189,037 monthly searches, or 2,755 per 100,000 residents. High demand for HVAC and appliance repairs underscores the need for reliable home systems in this Midwest state.

Ranking third, Florida sees an average search volume of 615,141, a rate of 2,721 per 100,000 residents. Hot summers and aging homes are likely to contribute to the high demand for HVAC repairs across the state.

In fourth place, Texas has an average search volume of 792,899, or 2,599 per 100,000. The data reveals a strong need for air conditioning repairs, indicating the hot Texan summers are a large contributor to the state’s repair demands.

In fifth, Illinois saw an average search volume of 324,181, equating to 2,583 per 100,000 residents. The data reveals a strong need for plumbing, air conditioning, and roofing repairs.

Table: Top states seeking home repairs

The state seeking home repairs at the sixth-highest rate is New Jersey, where residents searched for the analyzed terms at a rate of 2,579 per 100,000. New Hampshire follows in seventh with residents searching at a rate of 2,552 per 100,000.

Midwestern states of Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri take the final three top ten spots. Residents of Michigan searched for the analyzed terms at a rate of 2,527 per 100,000, Ohio’s rate came in at 2,520 per 100,000, and Missouri’s at 2,485 per 100,000.

A spokesperson from Cinch Home Services spoke on the findings:

“This study highlights the fact that home repair needs vary across the U.S., with climate, infrastructure, and housing age playing significant roles.

“The cost of home repairs in various locations is important to not only homeowners but to renters, landlords, and first-time buyers. With several Midwestern states finding themselves in the top ten, it would seem that the variable climate is a contributing factor to the disrepair of American homes. This is something that homeowners and contractors alike should consider when addressing maintenance needs.”

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