Number of U.S. DIY and home improvement stores from 2017 to 2025, by store type
In 2021, the estimated number of hardware stores throughout the United States amounted to around 18,700. The total number of U.S. home improvement outlets, which includes hardware stores, home centers, and lumberyards, has declined over the years and is expected to keep shrinking: between 2021 and 2025, the total count is projected to decrease by about 700 stores.
