Decks search demand in New York (2026 data)

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ABottom line

A top 5 market with bid estimates 19% below the typical state.

Short answer

New York is in the top 5 of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of decks search demand, with 264 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $3.56, 19% below the typical state ($4.42). Advertisers bid less here than in most states.

BTop searches

What people in New York search for

The most-searched decks terms in New York, 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.

Table B.1 / Top searches, New York
Search term	Monthly searches in New York	Top-of-page bid
pergola	10K-100K	$8.20
trex	10K-100K	$3.32
gazebo	10K-100K	$2.45
deck builder	1K-10K	$11.77
outdoor patio set cover	1K-10K	$10.00
patio set with cover	1K-10K	$10.00
covered patio set	1K-10K	$10.00
decks	1K-10K	$6.65
awnings for patios	1K-10K	$5.73
composite deck	1K-10K	$3.60
composite lumber decking	1K-10K	$3.60
decking railings	1K-10K	$3.42

Google Ads Keyword Planner, New York, 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 deck builder in New York

#FindingWhat to do
C1
Bids run below the typical state.A $3.56 median bid estimate is 19% under the typical state. Bid estimates are not what a lead costs.

What to doTest any paid campaign on cost per booked job before scaling it.
C2
For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $10.00 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.

What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
C3
One of the broadest decks markets in the country.Expect heavy competition for the Map Pack in the major metros.

What to doSpecific service pages and suburb-level relevance usually beat one broad page.

DHow New York compares

New York against its nearest markets

Table D.1 / Nearest markets by breadth of demand
Rank	State	Distinct terms	Median bid estimate	Per resident
1	California	386	$6.76	88
2	Texas	290	$5.68	86
3	New York	264	$3.56	114
4	Florida	241	$5.26	105
5	Pennsylvania	211	$3.82	109
	Typical state (median)		$4.42	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 deck builders, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a deck builder get more customers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:

FIndex

Other industries in New York

Google Ads Keyword Planner, New York, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology

Disclosure. Strive LeadGen is a new company (founded 2026) building lead generation sites and flat-fee marketing for businesses like these. It has no clients yet. Guides cover channels Strive does not sell and cite their sources. Market figures are Strive's analysis of Google Keyword Planner data (method).

Decks search demand in New York