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City of Amory, Mississippi

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About homes in Amory

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

1975Median year built1U.S. 1980
62%Built before 198014% built since 2010
1973Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1977
74%Detached single-family14% in 5+ unit buildings
62%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$162kMedian home value1Mississippi median $170k

The median home in the city of Amory was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Mississippi median of 1986. That is older than the Monroe County median of 1982.1 Somewhat more of Amory's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 62% against 50%, with 4% built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Monroe County as a whole (48% 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 homes in Amory are older than rentals: a median build year of 1973 against 1977.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Amory is mostly detached single-family: 74% of units, with 4% 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 Amory are owner-occupied, below the Mississippi share of 70%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Amory is valued at $162,000 (ACS), close to the Mississippi median of $169,800. Within Monroe County the median is $120,800, so Amory sits above it.1

The Tupelo Rgnl Ap station averages 54 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 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 70 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 58 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 2,727 heating and 2,234 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Amory sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

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

Share of Amory housing units by year built
Before 19408.4%
1940-195919.6%
1960-197933.9%
1980-199924.3%
2000-20099.4%
2010 or later4.3%
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 Tupelo Rgnl Ap, 25.5 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 Amory, MS?

Most home remodeling projects in Amory, MS 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 Amory?

The median home in the city of Amory was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Mississippi median of 1986. That is older than the Monroe County median of 1982. Somewhat more of Amory's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 62% against 50%, with 4% built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Monroe County as a whole (48% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Amory climate like for exterior work?

The Tupelo Rgnl Ap station averages 54 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 70 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 58 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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