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About homes in Tucson

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

1979Median year built1U.S. 1980
52%Built before 198016% built since 2010
1977Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1981
52%Detached single-family127% in 5+ unit buildings
52%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$266kMedian home value1Arizona median $394k

The median home in the city of Tucson was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Arizona median of 1992.1 About 52% of Tucson's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 6% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Tucson are older than rentals: a median build year of 1977 against 1981.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Tucson has a mixed housing stock: 52% detached houses, 8% attached or townhouse units and 27% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Tucson, with 52% of occupied homes owner-occupied (67% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Tucson is valued at $266,200 (ACS), below the Arizona median of $394,500.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Tucson Intl Ap station averages 12 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Heat is the governing season: about 158 days a year reach 90°F and 68 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 11 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Measurable snow is rare (about 0.1 inches a year).2,3 Cooling dominates the year: about 3,424 cooling degree days against 1,332 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. Tucson sits in IECC climate zone 2B (Hot-Dry).4

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

Share of Tucson housing units by year built
Before 19403.3%
1940-195918.3%
1960-197930.9%
1980-199928.1%
2000-200913.4%
2010 or later6.1%
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 Tucson Intl Ap, 5.2 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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Tucson questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Tucson, AZ?

Most home remodeling projects in Tucson, 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 Tucson?

The median home in the city of Tucson was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Arizona median of 1992. About 52% of Tucson's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 6% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Tucson climate like for exterior work?

The Tucson Intl Ap station averages 12 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Heat is the governing season: about 158 days a year reach 90°F and 68 reach 100°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 11 inches. Measurable snow is rare (about 0.1 inches a year). NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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