How much did bananas cost in 2017?
Bananas averaged $0.56 per lb in 2017 — about $0.77 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000711211.
In 2017, bananas averaged $0.56 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.54 in September to $0.57 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.57 in January to $0.56 in December, a 2.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.56 in 2017 is worth about $0.77 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas averages $0.65 per lb, so in real terms it is 16% cheaper than it was in 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 15% versus the 2017 average.
2017 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.57 | ▼ 0.5% |
| February | $0.57 | — |
| March | $0.57 | ▼ 0.3% |
| April | $0.57 | — |
| May | $0.56 | ▼ 1.2% |
| June | $0.57 | ▲ 1.4% |
| July | $0.57 | ▼ 1.2% |
| August | $0.56 | ▼ 0.7% |
| September | $0.54 | ▼ 3.0% |
| October | $0.55 | ▲ 0.7% |
| November | $0.55 | ▲ 0.6% |
| December | $0.56 | ▲ 1.3% |
| 2017 average | $0.56 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bananas in 2017?
Bananas averaged $0.56 per lb in 2017, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.56 of 2017 bananas worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.56 in 2017 is about $0.77 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2017 price of bananas compare to now?
Bananas now averages $0.65 per lb, up 15% from the 2017 average of $0.56.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bananas price in 2017 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2017/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2017/">Bananas price in 2017 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Bananas price in 2017 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2017/