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City of Stillwater, Oklahoma

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About homes in Stillwater

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

1984Median year built1U.S. 1980
44%Built before 1980118% built since 2010
1987Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1984
51%Detached single-family131% in 5+ unit buildings
37%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$237kMedian home value1Oklahoma median $200k

The median home in the city of Stillwater was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Oklahoma median of 1980.1 Stillwater's housing is newer than the national mix: 44% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 18% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Stillwater are of similar age: median build years 1987 and 1984.1 Stillwater has a mixed housing stock: 51% detached houses, 5% attached or townhouse units and 31% in buildings of five or more units.1

Renters are the clear majority in Stillwater: only 37% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Stillwater is valued at $237,200 (ACS), above the Oklahoma median of $199,800.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. The Stillwater 2 W station averages 88 nights a year at or below 32°F and 22 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 76 days a year reach 90°F and 12 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 36 inches, with 11 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,711 heating and 1,980 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3

Stillwater sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Stillwater are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Stillwater housing units by year built
Before 19404.2%
1940-195910.2%
1960-197929.8%
1980-199922.6%
2000-200915.7%
2010 or later17.5%
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 Stillwater 2 W, 1.3 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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Stillwater questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Stillwater, OK?

Most home remodeling projects in Stillwater, OK 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 Stillwater?

The median home in the city of Stillwater was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Oklahoma median of 1980. Stillwater's housing is newer than the national mix: 44% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 18% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Stillwater climate like for exterior work?

The Stillwater 2 W station averages 88 nights a year at or below 32°F and 22 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 76 days a year reach 90°F and 12 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 36 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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