Research Report · March 2026
Real Heat Pump Installation Costs
Analysis of 1,782+ homeowner-reported installation costs across all 50 states. Updated monthly.
By Alex Ellman, Founder of WattFax · Methodology: crowdsourced installation costs from homeowner discussions.
Key Findings
National Median
$13,000
1,782 quotes
Budget (25th)
$8,000
Premium (75th)
$18,885
The national median for a heat pump installation is $13,000, with most homeowners paying between $8,000 and $18,885.
Cheapest state: Georgia ($7,500 median, 25 quotes). Most expensive: Massachusetts ($23,500 median, 76 quotes).
Most popular brand: Mitsubishi (230 installs, $17,586 median).
Source: 1,782 crowdsourced homeowner reports, collected and verified by WattFax.
Cost by State
Median heat pump installation cost in each state. Click a state to see city-level data.
| State | Quotes | Median | 25th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 182 | $15,304 | $9,614 | $20,500 |
| New York | 147 | $15,000 | $7,000 | $26,300 |
| Washington | 113 | $17,000 | $11,000 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 107 | $11,563 | $9,204 | $13,890 |
| Massachusetts | 76 | $23,500 | $12,500 | $36,000 |
| Texas | 74 | $11,400 | $9,000 | $14,875 |
| Minnesota | 68 | $10,899 | $8,500 | $17,585 |
| Illinois | 47 | $11,000 | $6,000 | $13,645 |
| Connecticut | 43 | $18,200 | $9,500 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 42 | $13,000 | $8,000 | $18,575 |
| Pennsylvania | 39 | $12,200 | $6,800 | $17,875 |
| North Carolina | 35 | $13,250 | $6,931 | $16,600 |
| Ohio | 33 | $13,000 | $12,250 | $15,171 |
| Maryland | 25 | $13,106 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 25 | $7,500 | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $15,900 | $14,475 | $20,378 |
| Florida | 20 | $11,000 | $8,412 | $12,986 |
| Maine | 18 | $10,000 | $7,000 | $15,750 |
| Wisconsin | 16 | $15,000 | $4,750 | $15,200 |
| South Carolina | 16 | $8,142 | $6,319 | $11,914 |
| Virginia | 16 | $11,100 | $8,550 | $12,650 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $18,686 | $17,457 | $23,295 |
| Michigan | 14 | $13,500 | $13,025 | $14,750 |
| Oregon | 14 | $14,500 | $9,000 | $17,375 |
| Arizona | 13 | $11,000 | $9,000 | $12,000 |
| New Mexico | 13 | $16,000 | $15,000 | $21,000 |
| Missouri | 12 | $8,750 | $7,000 | $14,250 |
| New Hampshire | 11 | $17,000 | $14,000 | $31,500 |
| Hawaii | 10 | $14,000 | $9,000 | $16,000 |
| Nevada | 10 | $15,000 | $4,125 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 10 | $13,650 | $9,200 | $17,000 |
| Idaho | 10 | $19,500 | $18,500 | $21,500 |
| Vermont | 9 | $14,000 | $6,000 | $16,000 |
| Louisiana | 6 | $10,000 | $4,000 | $13,000 |
Only states with 5+ quotes shown. Click column headers to sort.
Cost by System Type
There are several types of heat pump systems. The right one depends on your home's existing setup.
Ducted
$13,000
median · 482 quotes
Range: $10,000 – $17,658
Ductless Mini-Split
$13,000
median · 470 quotes
Range: $6,000 – $22,000
Dual-Fuel Hybrid
$17,000
median · 159 quotes
Range: $11,000 – $22,000
Geothermal
$27,000
median · 6 quotes
Range: $18,000 – $33,750
Cost by Brand
Top 15 most installed brands based on homeowner reports.
| Brand | Installs | Median Cost | Common Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | 230 | $17,586 | mini-split |
| Daikin | 119 | $17,600 | mini-split |
| Trane | 101 | $12,500 | ducted |
| Carrier | 100 | $14,269 | ducted |
| Bosch | 70 | $15,050 | ducted |
| Bryant | 68 | $11,300 | ducted |
| Goodman | 50 | $10,400 | ducted |
| Lennox | 46 | $11,250 | ducted |
| American Standard | 37 | $11,800 | ducted |
| Amana | 35 | $14,610 | ducted |
| Rheem | 31 | $9,000 | ducted |
| Midea | 25 | $2,100 | mini-split |
| Fujitsu | 24 | $11,200 | mini-split |
| MrCool | 20 | $3,100 | mini-split |
| York | 15 | $14,000 | ducted |
Cost Trends Over Time
How median installation costs have changed year over year.
2012
$7,000
1 quotes
2017
$8,500
2 quotes
2019
$10,500
18 quotes
2020
$5,250
14 quotes
2021
$12,500
20 quotes
2022
$13,800
85 quotes
2023
$15,000
190 quotes
2024
$15,000
401 quotes
2025
$12,645
1025 quotes
2026
$9,450
4 quotes
How We Get This Data
Data Collection
We collect installation costs from homeowner discussions across online communities. Each quote is manually reviewed for completeness: it must include a dollar amount, a location (state at minimum), and enough context to determine the system type.
Cleaning & Validation
Quotes under $1,000 or over $100,000 are excluded as likely errors or commercial installations. When homeowners report multiple quotes, each is recorded separately. Equipment-only costs (without installation) are excluded.
Limitations
This data is self-reported and may not be nationally representative. Homeowners who discuss costs online tend to be more engaged and tech-savvy. Sample sizes vary by state — states with fewer than 5 quotes are excluded from comparisons. All figures are nominal (not adjusted for inflation).
Updates
New quotes are added monthly as they're collected. The dataset grows over time, improving coverage and reliability. Last updated: March 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a heat pump cost in 2026?
The national median is $13,000 based on 1,782+ homeowner reports. Most homeowners pay between $8,000 and $18,885. Costs vary significantly by state, system type, and brand.
What's the cheapest type of heat pump?
Ducted systems are typically cheapest if you already have ductwork. Single-zone ductless mini-splits are the cheapest option for homes without ducts. Geothermal is the most expensive upfront but cheapest to operate long-term.
Can I use this data?
Yes — cite WattFax as the source and link back to this page. If you'd like to embed our charts, contact us for embed codes.