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City of Searcy, Arkansas

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About homes in Searcy

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

1989Median year built1U.S. 1980
38%Built before 1980112% built since 2010
1991Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1991
64%Detached single-family120% in 5+ unit buildings
54%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$188kMedian home value1Arkansas median $188k

The median home in the city of Searcy was built in 1989, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Arkansas median of 1987. That is older than the White County median of 1992.1 Searcy's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 12% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than White County as a whole (32% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Searcy are of similar age: median build years 1991 and 1991.1

Housing in Searcy is mostly detached single-family: 64% of units, with 20% 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. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Searcy, with 54% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Arkansas share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Searcy is valued at $188,500 (ACS), close to the Arkansas median of $188,000. Within White County the median is $163,600, so Searcy sits above it.1

The Searcy station averages 72 nights a year at or below 32°F and 13 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers are hot: about 76 days a year reach 90°F and 7 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.

Rainfall is substantial: about 52 inches a year, 16 days of it 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 3,287 heating and 2,153 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Searcy sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

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

Share of Searcy housing units by year built
Before 19402.2%
1940-19598.3%
1960-197927.4%
1980-199933.6%
2000-200916.6%
2010 or later11.8%
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 Searcy, 2.1 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 Searcy, AR?

Most home remodeling projects in Searcy, AR 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 Searcy?

The median home in the city of Searcy was built in 1989, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Arkansas median of 1987. That is older than the White County median of 1992. Searcy's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 12% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than White County as a whole (32% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Searcy climate like for exterior work?

The Searcy station averages 72 nights a year at or below 32°F and 13 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 76 days a year reach 90°F and 7 reach 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 52 inches a year, 16 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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