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City of Apopka, Florida

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About homes in Apopka

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

2002Median year built1U.S. 1980
11%Built before 1980126% built since 2010
2003Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1996
81%Detached single-family18% in 5+ unit buildings
78%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$395kMedian home value1Florida median $359k

The median home in the city of Apopka was built in 2002, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Florida median of 1988.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Apopka's housing is recent: only 11% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 26% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Apopka are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2003 against 1996.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Apopka is mostly detached single-family: 81% of units, with 8% 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. Home ownership is the norm in Apopka: 78% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Apopka is valued at $394,900 (ACS), above the Florida median of $359,000.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Orlando Executive Ap) averages 1.2 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 111 days a year reach 90°F and 0 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 51 inches a year, 14 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. Cooling dominates the year: about 3,694 cooling degree days against 468 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.

The coast is about 45 miles away, so storm systems arrive without salt air.4,5 Apopka sits in IECC climate zone 2A (Hot-Humid).6 Building permits in Apopka are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Apopka housing units by year built
Before 19401.9%
1940-19591.9%
1960-19797.1%
1980-199934.6%
2000-200928.1%
2010 or later26.4%
Sources and notes (8)
  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. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Orlando Executive Ap, 16.2 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 Apopka, FL?

Most home remodeling projects in Apopka, FL 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 Apopka?

The median home in the city of Apopka was built in 2002, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Florida median of 1988. Most of Apopka's housing is recent: only 11% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 26% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Apopka climate like for exterior work?

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Orlando Executive Ap) averages 1.2 nights a year at or below 32°F. Heat is the governing season: about 111 days a year reach 90°F and 0 reach 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 14 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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