As homeowners continue to invest in outdoor spaces that feel more personal and intentional, some cities are emerging as clear curb-appeal leaders.
According to Thumbtack’s fourth annual Curb Appeal Report, homeowners are prioritizing everything from landscaping and lawn care to fences, pressure washing, and larger outdoor upgrades that keep their homes looking polished, welcoming, and well-maintained.
To better understand how homeowners are approaching curb appeal in 2026, the home services marketplace surveyed more than 1,000 homeowners across the country about how they use, design, and think about their outdoor spaces. Combined with project and trend data, the findings reveal a clear shift in priorities, with homeowners focusing less on perfection and more on creating outdoor spaces that feel personal, restorative, and reflective of how they actually live.
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Here’s a look at the cities with the best curb appeal.
Top 10 Cities with the Best Curb Appeal
The rankings are based on requests for exterior projects on the Thumbtack platform between January 1 and April 30.
From recurring outdoor maintenance to larger one-time home upgrades, these are the top trending exterior home projects of 2026 and their average national costs, based on Thumbtack data and research.
Top 10 Exterior Projects and Their Costs
Full-service lawn care, $334
Fence and gate installation, $4,509
Outdoor landscaping and design, $3,327
Tree trimming and removal, $1,123
Sprinkler and irrigation system repair and maintenance, $435
Pest control services, $300
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