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City of Amarillo, Texas

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About homes in Amarillo

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

1973Median year built1U.S. 1980
60%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1974Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1975
70%Detached single-family118% in 5+ unit buildings
60%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$197kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Amarillo was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992.1 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. Somewhat more of Amarillo's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Amarillo are of similar age: median build years 1974 and 1975.1

Housing in Amarillo is mostly detached single-family: 70% of units, with 18% 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. 60% of occupied homes in Amarillo are owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Amarillo is valued at $196,900 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Winters are long: the Amarillo station averages 108 nights a year at or below 32°F and 28 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers run hot, with about 72 days a year at 90°F or more and 9 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.

Annual precipitation is low, about 20 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Snowfall averages about 17 inches a year.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 3,872 heating degree days against 1,609 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.

Amarillo sits in IECC climate zone 4B (Mixed-Dry).4 Building permits in Amarillo are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Amarillo housing units by year built
Before 19406.3%
1940-195925.6%
1960-197928.5%
1980-199918.3%
2000-200910.3%
2010 or later11.1%
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 Amarillo, 7.2 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 Amarillo, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo?

The median home in the city of Amarillo was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. Somewhat more of Amarillo's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Amarillo climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Amarillo station averages 108 nights a year at or below 32°F and 28 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 72 days a year at 90°F or more and 9 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 20 inches. Snowfall averages about 17 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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