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City of Lee's Summit, Missouri

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About homes in Lee's Summit

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Lee's Summit in Jackson County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1994Median year built1U.S. 1980
25%Built before 1980116% built since 2010
1995Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1989
72%Detached single-family114% in 5+ unit buildings
73%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$341kMedian home value1Missouri median $230k

The median home in the city of Lee's Summit was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978.1 Most of Lee's Summit's housing is recent: only 25% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Lee's Summit are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1995 against 1989.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Lee's Summit is mostly detached single-family: 72% of units, with 14% 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. 73% of occupied homes in Lee's Summit are owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Lee's Summit is valued at $340,900 (ACS), above the Missouri median of $230,300.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Lees Summit Muni Ap station averages 96 nights a year at or below 32°F and 36 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 38 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 11 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 4,786 heating degree days against 1,446 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Lee's Summit sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Lee's Summit are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Lee's Summit housing units by year built
Before 19403.1%
1940-19593.7%
1960-197918.1%
1980-199938.8%
2000-200920.2%
2010 or later16.1%
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 Lees Summit Muni Ap, 2.7 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 Lee's Summit, MO?

Most home remodeling projects in Lee's Summit, MO 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 Lee's Summit?

The median home in the city of Lee's Summit was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. Most of Lee's Summit's housing is recent: only 25% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% 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 Lee's Summit climate like for exterior work?

The Lees Summit Muni Ap station averages 96 nights a year at or below 32°F and 36 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 38 days a year at or above 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 11 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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