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City of Crystal City, Texas

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About homes in Crystal City

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Crystal City in Zavala County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1973Median year built1U.S. 1980
69%Detached single-family14% in 5+ unit buildings
63%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$109kMedian home value1Texas median $284k
25Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
153Days at or above 90°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Crystal City was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Zavala County median of 1979.1 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. Housing in Crystal City is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 4% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 15% of units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

63% of occupied homes in Crystal City are owner-occupied, in line with the Texas share of 63%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Crystal City is valued at $109,100 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800. Within Zavala County the median is $98,800, so Crystal City sits above it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Carrizo Springs 3S station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3

Heat is the governing season: about 153 days a year reach 90°F and 54 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 20 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Cooling dominates the year: about 3,494 cooling degree days against 1,414 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates. Crystal City sits in IECC climate zone 2B (Hot-Humid).4 Building permits in Crystal City are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

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 Carrizo Springs 3S, 14.2 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 Crystal City, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Crystal City, 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 Crystal City?

The median home in the city of Crystal City was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Zavala County median of 1979. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Crystal City have?

Housing in Crystal City is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 4% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 15% of units. 63% of occupied homes in Crystal City are owner-occupied, in line with the Texas share of 63%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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