
Despite the Affordability Crisis, American households will be going all out this year, spending almost $2 billion on real Christmas trees in 2024, according to an analysis by finder.com.
Here are the stats:
- Spending on real Christmas trees will hit $1.94 billion in 2025.
- In 2024, American households spent $1.87 billion on real trees.
- An estimated 23.2 million real trees will be purchased at a projected median cost of $83.87.
- The 2025 forecast of $83.87 is 5.75% higher than the average spend of $126.20 in 2025.
- About 31.68 million fake trees will be bought at an average cost of $126.20.
- 78% of American households will display a Christmas tree in 2025, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
- Americans spent about $5.57 billion on Christmas trees in 2023 and about $5.94 billion in 2024.
- Christmas tree spending is projected to grow 6.56% in 2025 compared to 2024.


