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City of Rock Hill, South Carolina

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About homes in Rock Hill

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Rock Hill in York County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1994Median year built1U.S. 1980
34%Built before 1980117% built since 2010
1997Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1993
60%Detached single-family128% in 5+ unit buildings
54%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$295kMedian home value1South Carolina median $259k

The median home in the city of Rock Hill was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the South Carolina median of 1992.1 Most of Rock Hill's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 17% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Rock Hill are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1997 against 1993.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Rock Hill has a mixed housing stock: 60% detached houses, 6% attached or townhouse units and 28% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Rock Hill, with 54% of occupied homes owner-occupied (72% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Rock Hill is valued at $295,100 (ACS), above the South Carolina median of $259,000.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Rock Hill York Co Ap station averages 65 nights a year at or below 32°F and 9 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 55 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.

Rainfall is substantial: about 42 inches a year, 11 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. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,141 heating and 1,706 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Rock Hill sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

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

Share of Rock Hill housing units by year built
Before 19404.5%
1940-195910.2%
1960-197919.8%
1980-199923.9%
2000-200924.9%
2010 or later16.6%
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 Rock Hill York Co Ap, 4 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 Rock Hill, SC?

Most home remodeling projects in Rock Hill, SC 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 Rock Hill?

The median home in the city of Rock Hill was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the South Carolina median of 1992. Most of Rock Hill's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 17% 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 Rock Hill climate like for exterior work?

The Rock Hill York Co Ap station averages 65 nights a year at or below 32°F and 9 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 55 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 42 inches a year, 11 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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