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ABottom line
An upper-half market with bid estimates 14% below the typical state.
Short answer
Connecticut is in the upper half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of remodeling search demand, with 180 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $10.32, 14% below the typical state ($12.00).
BTop searches
What people in Connecticut search for
The most-searched remodeling terms in Connecticut, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Connecticut | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| bathroom remodel contractors | 1K-10K | $70.00 |
| bathroom renovation contractors | 1K-10K | $70.00 |
| remodeling bathroom contractors | 1K-10K | $70.00 |
| bathroom remodel | 1K-10K | $55.00 |
| bathroom reconstruction | 1K-10K | $55.00 |
| bathroom remodel bathtub | 1K-10K | $55.00 |
| general contractors near meNear me | 1K-10K | $24.55 |
| construction contractors near meNear me | 1K-10K | $24.55 |
| kitchen remodel contractors | 1K-10K | $12.26 |
| kitchen renovation contractors | 1K-10K | $12.26 |
| kitchen reno contractors | 1K-10K | $12.26 |
| vintage kitchens | 1K-10K | $7.89 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Connecticut, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a remodeling contractor in Connecticut
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $10.32 median bid estimate sits close to the $12.00 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $57.19 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.Connecticut sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
- C4 Search demand per resident is above the national average.Index 135, where 100 is the US average.What to doMore people search per capita here, which supports more aggressive growth targets.
DHow Connecticut compares
Connecticut against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Missouri | 189 | $8.71 | 91 |
| 23 | South Carolina | 184 | $12.00 | 94 |
| 24 | Connecticut | 180 | $10.32 | 135 |
| 25 | Alabama | 159 | $6.23 | 78 |
| 26 | Kentucky | 149 | $11.25 | 87 |
| Typical state (median) | $12.00 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for remodeling contractors, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a remodeling contractor get more leads?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Connecticut
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Shipbroking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Connecticut, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology