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City of West Memphis, Arkansas

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About homes in West Memphis

Census and NOAA figures for the city of West Memphis in Crittenden County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1975Median year built1U.S. 1980
61%Built before 198015% built since 2010
1974Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1975
68%Detached single-family119% in 5+ unit buildings
46%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$120kMedian home value1Arkansas median $188k

The median home in the city of West Memphis was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Arkansas median of 1987. That is older than the Crittenden County median of 1983.1 Somewhat more of West Memphis's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 61% against 50%, with 5% built since 2010. The largest single share, 43%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Crittenden County as a whole (46% built before 1980).1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied and rented homes in West Memphis are of similar age: median build years 1974 and 1975.1

Housing in West Memphis is mostly detached single-family: 68% of units, with 19% 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 West Memphis, with 46% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Arkansas share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in West Memphis is valued at $120,100 (ACS), below the Arkansas median of $188,000. Within Crittenden County the median is $160,200, so West Memphis sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Memphis Intl Ap station averages 44 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 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 72 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 55 inches, with 18 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 2,875 heating and 2,314 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 West Memphis sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

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

Share of West Memphis housing units by year built
Before 19401.7%
1940-195915.7%
1960-197943.4%
1980-199925.1%
2000-20099.4%
2010 or later4.7%
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 Memphis Intl Ap, 13.6 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 West Memphis, AR?

Most home remodeling projects in West Memphis, 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 West Memphis?

The median home in the city of West Memphis was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Arkansas median of 1987. That is older than the Crittenden County median of 1983. Somewhat more of West Memphis's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 61% against 50%, with 5% built since 2010. The largest single share, 43%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Crittenden County as a whole (46% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does West Memphis have?

Housing in West Memphis is mostly detached single-family: 68% of units, with 19% in buildings of five or more units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in West Memphis, with 46% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Arkansas share of 66%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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