Cover Your Bases. Expanding your living space by adding a deck is a great American tradition. Whether you plan to do it yourself or hire a pro, the key to success is factoring in all the critical design issues, picking the right material for your budget, climate, and lifestyle, and building a structure that will stand the test of time.
Your size-adjusted household income and the cost of living in your area are the factors we use to determine your income tier. Middle-income households â those with an income that is two-thirds to double the U.S. median household income â had incomes ranging from about $42,000 to $125,000 in 2014.
The average median income is exactly in the middle of the range of incomes. Half of Americans make more and the other half make less. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the average median income was $56,516 per household in 2015. A household is any group of people who live together.