Spending · 2023
Household furnishings & equip.
The average U.S. household spends $2,002 a year on household furnishings & equip. — about 3% of the budget (2023).
$2,002
Avg per year
3%
Of total budget
+14%
Since 2019
Household furnishings & equip. by income (before tax)
Under $30k$1,148
$30k–50k$1,368
$50k–70k$1,843
$70k–100k$1,892
$100k–150k$2,437
$150k+$3,874
Household furnishings & equip. by age of reference person
Under 25$1,321
25–34$2,143
35–44$2,103
45–54$2,371
55–64$2,317
65–74$1,791
75+$1,188
Household furnishings & equip. by region
Northeast$2,084
Midwest$1,921
South$1,791
West$2,434
Household furnishings & equip. by housing tenure
Owner, with mortgage$2,697
Owner, no mortgage$2,067
Renter$1,208
Other$1,125
Household furnishings & equip. — FAQ
How much do Americans spend on household furnishings & equip.?+
In 2023, the average U.S. household spent $2,002 per year on household furnishings & equip. — about 3% of total spending (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Has household furnishings & equip. spending changed since 2019?+
Average household furnishings & equip. spending went from $1,758 in 2019 to $2,002 in 2023 — a +14% change (nominal dollars).
Where does this come from?+
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey (Interview + Diary, integrated). Independent estimates computed from the CE PUMD microdata (re-derived from UCC-level detail); major categories track BLS's published tables within a few percent. PUMSdata is not affiliated with BLS.