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City of Fort Stockton, Texas

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About homes in Fort Stockton

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Fort Stockton in Pecos County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1975Median year built1U.S. 1980
60%Built before 1980114% built since 2010
1973Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1987
78%Detached single-family15% in 5+ unit buildings
70%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$200kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Fort Stockton was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Pecos County median of 1981.1 Somewhat more of Fort Stockton's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 14% built since 2010. The largest single share, 39%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Pecos County as a whole (49% 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 Fort Stockton are older than rentals: a median build year of 1973 against 1987.1 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 Fort Stockton is mostly detached single-family: 78% of units, with 5% 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. 70% of occupied homes in Fort Stockton are owner-occupied, above the Texas share of 63%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Fort Stockton is valued at $199,600 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800. Within Pecos County the median is $165,700, so Fort Stockton 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 Ft Stockton Pecos Ap station averages 30 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Heat is the governing season: about 129 days a year reach 90°F and 26 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 13 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Measurable snow is rare (about 1.4 inches a year).2,3 Cooling dominates the year: about 2,604 cooling degree days against 1,979 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. Fort Stockton sits in IECC climate zone 3B (Hot-Dry).4

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

Share of Fort Stockton housing units by year built
Before 19401.8%
1940-195919.5%
1960-197939%
1980-199917.4%
2000-20098.5%
2010 or later13.9%
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 Ft Stockton Pecos Ap, 2.3 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 Fort Stockton, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Fort Stockton, 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 Fort Stockton?

The median home in the city of Fort Stockton was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Pecos County median of 1981. Somewhat more of Fort Stockton's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 14% built since 2010. The largest single share, 39%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Pecos County as a whole (49% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Fort Stockton climate like for exterior work?

The Ft Stockton Pecos Ap station averages 30 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Heat is the governing season: about 129 days a year reach 90°F and 26 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 13 inches. Measurable snow is rare (about 1.4 inches a year). NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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