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City of Alexander City, Alabama

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About homes in Alexander City

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Alexander City in Tallapoosa County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1979Median year built1U.S. 1980
52%Built before 198019% built since 2010
1981Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1981
72%Detached single-family111% in 5+ unit buildings
63%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$155kMedian home value1Alabama median $210k

The median home in the city of Alexander City was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Alabama median of 1986. That is older than the Tallapoosa County median of 1985.1 About 52% of Alexander City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 9% since 2010. The largest single share, 32%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Tallapoosa County as a whole (42% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1960s and 1970s, the routine checks are aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines and original single-pane windows. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Alexander City are of similar age: median build years 1981 and 1981.1

Housing in Alexander City is mostly detached single-family: 72% of units, with 11% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 63% of occupied homes in Alexander City are owner-occupied, below the Alabama share of 70%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Alexander City is valued at $155,000 (ACS), below the Alabama median of $209,900. Within Tallapoosa County the median is $158,500, so Alexander City sits close to it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Alexander City station averages 59 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 62 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is about 57 inches, with 19 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,683 heating and 1,902 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Alexander City sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Alexander City are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Alexander City housing units by year built
Before 19401.4%
1940-195918.5%
1960-197931.6%
1980-199929%
2000-200910.7%
2010 or later8.9%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Alexander City, 2 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Alexander City, AL?

Most home remodeling projects in Alexander City, AL land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Alexander City?

The median home in the city of Alexander City was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Alabama median of 1986. That is older than the Tallapoosa County median of 1985. About 52% of Alexander City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 9% since 2010. The largest single share, 32%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Tallapoosa County as a whole (42% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Alexander City climate like for exterior work?

The Alexander City station averages 59 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 62 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 57 inches, with 19 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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