Halloween is NOT Christmas, but it can definitely get expensive, especially if you have kids. And with prices skyrocketing these days, you might need a payment plan just to cover a bowl of candy for trick-or-treaters.
But it sounds like people are REALLY pulling back this year.
A new poll asked over 7,500 people: “How much do you plan to spend on Halloween this year, including treats, costumes, and festive experiences?” And 32% of people said NOTHING.
22% said “less than $25” total.
19% said $25 to $49 total. So 73% are spending less than $50 this Halloween?
12% said $50 to $99 total.
And just 6% said they’d be dropping $100 or more.
9% said they “weren’t sure.”
Boomers in the Midwest and South seemed to be cutting back the most. (And politics makes no difference. The breakdown is the same across the board.)
Another report says the “average” person is expected to spend $114, which honestly sounds more accurate. It’s hard to buy much at all for under $50, if you are celebrating.
The 7,500 people were also asked if they planned to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, and 41% said YES. 45% said NO. 14% aren’t sure.
And people were asked if they plan to personally “take any children trick-or-treating to other homes” this year, and only 19% said YES. 72% said NO. And 8% aren’t sure.
(It’s worth pointing out that this is a tricky time for many people, with a stagnant job market and a lot of economic anxiety, so while holidays can be a fun distraction, it is responsible to keep your spending in check. Or maybe they’re just blowing all their money on collectable dolls, betting on sports, or pumpkin-spiced micro-luxuries.)
