Carpet Prices — Live Index
$1–$5 $/sq ft (May 2026) · 0% vs last month · +0.1% vs last year. Derived from BLS PPI — Carpet and Rug Mills (PCU314110314110), verified 2026-06-10, refreshed monthly.
Carpet Price History
This chart shows estimated $/sq ft prices derived from the BLS Producer Price Index since 2010. When the line goes up, the material costs more. The current estimated price is $3/sq ft as of 2026-05.
Current estimate: $3/sq ft (PPI 174.9, 2026-05). Source: BLS Producer Price Index (series PCU314110314110)
Carpet price by region
National pricing scaled by the BEA Regional Price Parity index (a cost-of-living proxy, not a per-state material quote).
| Region | Index (US=100) | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 86.6 | $1–$4 $/sq ft |
| Arizona | 99.9 | $1–$5 $/sq ft |
| District of Columbia | 112.8 | $1–$6 $/sq ft |
How today compares
Over the last 16 years of BLS PPI — Carpet and Rug Mills (PCU314110314110) data, carpet prices are currently 2.4% below the peak set in November 2025 and 27.1% above the low of April 2010.
Methodology
BLS PPI PCU314110314110 tracks carpet and rug manufacturing output prices. Mid-grade residential carpet (loop pile nylon, ~28 oz face weight) trades at ~$2.00–2.50/sq ft mill-gate; retail with pad included adds ~$0.50–1.00/sq ft. Mid-estimate $2.50/sq ft carpet-only. Range: basic olefin/Berber $1.00/sq ft; premium wool or high-pile $5.00/sq ft. Pad is a separate line item; installation is carpet_labor_install. Series cadence: monthly. The dollar range is re-derived whenever the underlying index moves more than 5% from the derivation point.
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Carpet price FAQ
How much does carpet cost in May 2026?
$1–$5 $/sq ft, with a mid-estimate of $2.5 $/sq ft. This is derived from BLS PPI — Carpet and Rug Mills (PCU314110314110) and refreshed monthly.
Are carpet prices going up or down?
Flat 0% versus last month and +0.1% versus a year ago, based on the BLS producer price index through May 2026.
How do today's carpet prices compare to the historical range?
Current prices are 2.4% below the 16-year peak (Nov 2025) and 27.1% above the low (Apr 2010).
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