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City of Borger, Texas

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About homes in Borger

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

1965Median year built1U.S. 1980
72%Built before 198013% built since 2010
1965Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1968
84%Detached single-family16% in 5+ unit buildings
79%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$103kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Borger was built in 1965, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Hutchinson County median of 1969.1 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. The stock is old by national standards: 72% of Borger's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 3% since 2010. The largest single share, 37%, dates from 1940-1959. That makes it a newer stock than Hutchinson County as a whole (68% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1940s and 1950s, contractors routinely check for original cast-iron drains, two-wire electrical and undersized panels before pricing a remodel.

Owner-occupied and rented homes in Borger are of similar age: median build years 1965 and 1968.1 Housing in Borger is mostly detached single-family: 84% of units, with 6% 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. Home ownership is the norm in Borger: 79% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Texas share of 63%.1

The median owner-occupied home in Borger is valued at $103,400 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800. Within Hutchinson County the median is $119,100, so Borger sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Borger Hutchinson Co Ap station averages 83 nights a year at or below 32°F and 18 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 93 days a year reach 90°F and 21 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 19 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 3,522 heating and 2,050 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Borger sits in IECC climate zone 4B (Mixed-Dry).4 Building permits in Borger are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Borger housing units by year built
Before 19402.5%
1940-195937.2%
1960-197932.3%
1980-199922.2%
2000-20093%
2010 or later2.8%
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 Borger Hutchinson Co Ap, 2.5 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 Borger, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Borger, 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 Borger?

The median home in the city of Borger was built in 1965, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Hutchinson County median of 1969. The stock is old by national standards: 72% of Borger's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 3% since 2010. The largest single share, 37%, dates from 1940-1959. That makes it a newer stock than Hutchinson County as a whole (68% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Borger climate like for exterior work?

The Borger Hutchinson Co Ap station averages 83 nights a year at or below 32°F and 18 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 93 days a year reach 90°F and 21 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 19 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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