What is the price per foot for Home Technology in 2025? A Market Comparison from NYC to Aspen
Introduction Luxury home technology is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s an expectation. Whether you’re building a new estate in the Hamptons or renovating a penthouse in Manhattan, understanding what smart home systems cost—and what trends are shaping those costs—is essential. In this post, we explore the latest 2024–2025 pricing data across top-tier markets like NYC, the Hamptons, Miami, Los Angeles, and Aspen. We also look at emerging trends, client priorities, and the brands leading the charge. (see 2022 comparison here)
Pricing by Category & Market Below are updated per-square-foot and per-unit pricing estimates for popular categories of luxury home technology:
| Category (installed) | Hamptons (NY) | Manhattan (NYC) | Miami (FL) | Los Angeles (CA) | Aspen (CO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart-home pre-wiring | $2.5 – $8 / sq ft | $3 – $8 | $2 – $6.5 | $2 – $6.5 | $3.5 – $9 |
| Multi-room audio | $4 – $18 / sq ft | $4 – $18 | $3.5 – $16 | $3.5 – $16 | $5 – $19 |
| Multi-room video | $6 – $24 / sq ft | $6 – $24 | $5 – $22 | $5 – $22 | $7 – $27 |
| Lutron HomeWorks lighting control | $9 – $38 / sq ft | $9 – $38 | $8 – $34 | $9 – $34 | $11 – $40 |
| Motorized shades (per window) | $650 – $2 400 | $650 – $2 400 | $600 – $2 100 | $600 – $2 100 | $750 – $2 600 |
| Professional lighting design | $3 – $10 / sq ft | $3 – $10 | $2.5 – $9 | $2.5 – $9 | $3.5 – $11 |
| Whole-home control (Control4 / Savant / Crestron) | $6 – $18 / sq ft | $6 – $22 | $6 – $18 | $6 – $18 | $9 – $22 |
Trends Shaping the Market in 2025
1. Wellness-Driven Design Homeowners are integrating circadian lighting, air purification, and water filtration into their smart home designs. This shift makes homes not just intelligent, but truly supportive of human health.
2. Sustainability and Energy Resilience Smart homes increasingly integrate solar, backup batteries, and energy monitoring. With rising interest in sustainability, many systems now include energy dashboards and EV charging coordination.
3. Voice Control and Simplicity Whether using Josh.ai or Alexa, clients demand effortless interaction. Scenes like "Good Night" and "Movie Time" are standard expectations in 2025.
4. Aesthetics and Invisible Tech Flush-mount speakers, hidden TVs, and touch panels that disappear into walls—aesthetics matter more than ever, and brands are responding.
5. High-Performance Entertainment Home theaters with Dolby Atmos, microLED video walls, and 8K content distribution are now common in premium projects.
6. Advanced Security and Monitoring Clients want AI-powered cameras, remote access, and whole-home sensors that monitor everything from leaks to air quality.
Platform Preferences
Lutron continues to dominate lighting and shade control, especially in conjunction with luxury fixtures and design-friendly keypads.
Control4 is widely adopted for whole-home control, offering excellent value and stability.
Crestron remains the gold standard for custom programming in ultra-luxury estates.
Savant is favored for its sleek design and strong AV and wellness integration.
What’s Driving Costs Higher?
Skilled labor shortages
Increased material costs
Higher client expectations for aesthetics, reliability, and performance
Expanding system scope (e.g., lighting + shades + AV + climate + energy)
That said, the ROI of home tech remains strong: clients view it as essential infrastructure—on par with HVAC or plumbing—but with lifestyle-enhancing benefits.
Why Choose Home Technology Experts (HTE)?
At Home Technology Experts, we don’t just install products—we design lifestyles. With two decades of experience, offices in both the Hamptons and Manhattan, and a showroom in Southampton, we understand the expectations of luxury homeowners better than anyone.
We offer:
End-to-end project support from design through installation and maintenance
Premium partnerships with Lutron (Diamond), Control4 (Platinum), and Sonos (Gold)
24/7 remote support through our partnership with Parasol
A consultative approach that ensures your technology enhances your lifestyle, rather than complicating it
Whether you're building your dream home in East Hampton, Greenwich, or NYC, trust HTE to deliver a system that is elegant, reliable, and future-ready.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how smart home technology can transform your home.