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City of West Point, Mississippi

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About homes in West Point

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

1975Median year built1U.S. 1980
61%Built before 198017% built since 2010
1976Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1975
74%Detached single-family111% in 5+ unit buildings
61%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$154kMedian home value1Mississippi median $170k

The median home in the city of West Point 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 Clay County median of 1983.1 Somewhat more of West Point's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 61% against 50%, with 7% built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Clay 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 Point are of similar age: median build years 1976 and 1975.1

Housing in West Point is mostly detached single-family: 74% of units, with 11% 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. 61% of occupied homes in West Point are owner-occupied, below the Mississippi share of 70%.1 The median owner-occupied home in West Point is valued at $153,900 (ACS), below the Mississippi median of $169,800. Within Clay County the median is $129,100, so West Point sits above it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The State Univ station averages 58 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 are hot: about 78 days a year reach 90°F and 3 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.

Annual precipitation is about 58 inches, with 20 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 2,699 heating and 2,207 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 West Point sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

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

Share of West Point housing units by year built
Before 19405.9%
1940-195921.6%
1960-197933.6%
1980-199925.2%
2000-20096.8%
2010 or later7%
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 State Univ, 11.9 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 Point, MS?

Most home remodeling projects in West Point, 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 West Point?

The median home in the city of West Point 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 Clay County median of 1983. Somewhat more of West Point's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 61% against 50%, with 7% built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Clay 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 is the West Point climate like for exterior work?

The State Univ station averages 58 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 78 days a year reach 90°F and 3 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 58 inches, with 20 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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