Friday, December 6, 2024
To capture this year’s chilling Halloween décor trends, LawnLove, a nationwide company, surveyed more than 1,000 adults across the country about their Halloween decorating plans, including budgets and pumpkin-carving habits.
The survey revealed that people embrace the macabre by decorating their homes, donning scary costumes, trick-or-treating, and attending spooky parties. Among respondents, 96.95 percent of those aged 25 to 34 plan to celebrate, slightly surpassing the younger cohort (ages 18 to 24), which stands at 93.18 percent.
Younger adults are also more likely to host Halloween parties; 73.28 percent of those aged 25 to 34 plan to host a gathering, compared to 40.7 percent of those aged 45 to 54.
Regarding home décor, 32.43 percent of those surveyed said they use inflatable figures, while 30.3 percent prefer still sculptures or displays. Over half reported using Jack-o’-Lanterns, with 42.59 percent incorporating spider webs, 25.27 percent using scarecrows, and 45.79 percent putting up lights. The most popular locations for decorations are outside on front lawns (59.93 percent), with 52 percent decorating porches and windows. Additionally, 44 percent extend their décor indoors.
Halloween Traditions and Income/Education Trends
Education also plays a role; 58.11 percent of those with doctoral or advanced degrees plan to host a Halloween party, while only 36.08 percent of those with college degrees participate in the festivities.
Finally, the study indicated that men tend to decorate larger outdoor areas, such as front yards (63.89 percent), windows (45.23 percent), and doors (41.99 percent). By contrast, women are more likely to invite Halloween inside, focusing on entry spaces, with 53.25 percent decorating porches and entryways and 48.05 percent decorating indoors.
For an in-depth look at the full survey results, including demographic-specific insights, go to: LawnLove.com/blog/halloween-decor-survey/
