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City of Avondale, Arizona

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About homes in Avondale

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Avondale in Maricopa County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2002Median year built1U.S. 1980
12%Built before 1980117% built since 2010
2002Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2001
74%Detached single-family116% in 5+ unit buildings
62%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$395kMedian home value1Arizona median $394k

The median home in the city of Avondale was built in 2002, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Arizona median of 1992. That is newer than the Maricopa County median of 1993.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Avondale's housing is recent: only 12% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 17% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 42%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it an older stock than Maricopa County as a whole (29% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 2000s, the common first-time jobs are the first roof replacement, original water heater and HVAC, and warranty paperwork on anything still covered.

Owner-occupied and rented homes in Avondale are of similar age: median build years 2002 and 2001.1 Housing in Avondale is mostly detached single-family: 74% of units, with 16% 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. 62% of occupied homes in Avondale are owner-occupied, below the Arizona share of 67%.1

The median owner-occupied home in Avondale is valued at $394,600 (ACS), close to the Arizona median of $394,500. Within Maricopa County the median is $452,800, so Avondale sits below it.1 Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Ap) averages 0.6 nights a year at or below 32°F.2,3 With few freezing nights, water and sun rather than ice are what exterior details are built against. Heat is the governing season: about 173 days a year reach 90°F and 111 reach 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.

The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 7 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Cooling dominates the year: about 4,765 cooling degree days against 874 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates.

Avondale sits in IECC climate zone 2B (Hot-Dry).4 Building permits in Avondale are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Avondale housing units by year built
Before 19400.9%
1940-19592.4%
1960-19798.7%
1980-199929.6%
2000-200941.9%
2010 or later16.6%
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Ap, 20.4 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 Avondale, AZ?

Most home remodeling projects in Avondale, AZ land between $18,000 and $95,000, 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 Avondale?

The median home in the city of Avondale was built in 2002, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Arizona median of 1992. That is newer than the Maricopa County median of 1993. Most of Avondale's housing is recent: only 12% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 17% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 42%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it an older stock than Maricopa County as a whole (29% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Avondale climate like for exterior work?

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Ap) averages 0.6 nights a year at or below 32°F. Heat is the governing season: about 173 days a year reach 90°F and 111 reach 100°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 7 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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