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Calculating the cost of Halloween

Ellie Edsey and Lucas Zhang • November 1, 2025

Behind candy bowls and costume racks lies a mountain of Halloween spending. Unwrap the candy pieces to get a taste of the predicted numbers behind America’s Halloween spending in 2025. 

  • Halloween spending will increase by 10%.
  • 66% of Americans will give out candy on Halloween.
  • Total Halloween spending will reach $13.1 billion.
  • Americans will spend $4.3 billion on costumes
  • $30 is the average costume price.
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About the Contributors
Ellie Edsey, Lifestyle Editor
Ellie Edsey (‘27) is a Lifestyle Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous Positions: Staff Writer (24-25).
Lucas Zhang, News Editor, Copy Editor
Lucas Zhang (‘27) is a News Editor and a Copy Editor and has been a member of Torch since his sophomore year. Previous Positions: Staff Writer (24-25).