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City of Alpine, Texas

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About homes in Alpine

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

1976Median year built1U.S. 1980
55%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1977Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1982
66%Detached single-family114% in 5+ unit buildings
66%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$220kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Alpine was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Brewster County median of 1979.1 Somewhat more of Alpine's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010. The largest single share, 28%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Brewster County as a whole (51% 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 Alpine are older than rentals: a median build year of 1977 against 1982.1 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 Alpine is mostly detached single-family: 66% of units, with 14% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 17% of units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 66% of occupied homes in Alpine are owner-occupied, above the Texas share of 63%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Alpine is valued at $219,800 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800. Within Brewster County the median is $227,000, so Alpine sits close to it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Alpine station averages 56 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 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 82 days a year reach 90°F and 8 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 low, about 16 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,467 heating and 1,688 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Alpine sits in IECC climate zone 3B (Hot-Dry).4

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

Share of Alpine housing units by year built
Before 194010.8%
1940-195916.2%
1960-197928.3%
1980-199918.8%
2000-200914.6%
2010 or later11.3%
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 Alpine, 0.9 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 Alpine, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Alpine, TX 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 Alpine?

The median home in the city of Alpine was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Brewster County median of 1979. Somewhat more of Alpine's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010. The largest single share, 28%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Brewster County as a whole (51% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Alpine have?

Housing in Alpine is mostly detached single-family: 66% of units, with 14% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 17% of units. 66% of occupied homes in Alpine are owner-occupied, above the Texas share of 63%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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