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City of Texas City, Texas

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About homes in Texas City

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

1984Median year built1U.S. 1980
44%Built before 1980119% built since 2010
1985Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1985
69%Detached single-family125% in 5+ unit buildings
56%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$217kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Texas City was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992.1 Texas City's housing is newer than the national mix: 44% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 19% date from 2010 or later.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Texas City are of similar age: median build years 1985 and 1985.1

Housing in Texas City is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 25% 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. 56% of occupied homes in Texas City are owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Texas City is valued at $217,300 (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.

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Galveston Scholes Fld) averages 1.7 nights a year at or below 32°F.2,3 With few freezing nights, water and sun rather than ice are what exterior details are built against. Summers run hot, with about 66 days a year at 90°F or more and 0 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.

Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Cooling dominates the year: about 3,571 cooling degree days against 889 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.

Texas City is about 0 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Texas City sits in IECC climate zone 2A (Hot-Humid).6 Building permits in Texas City are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Texas City housing units by year built
Before 19401.7%
1940-195912.2%
1960-197930.5%
1980-199921.9%
2000-200914.5%
2010 or later19.1%
Sources and notes (8)
  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. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Galveston Scholes Fld, 11.3 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 Texas City, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Texas 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 Texas City?

The median home in the city of Texas City was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. Texas City's housing is newer than the national mix: 44% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 19% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Texas City climate like for exterior work?

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Galveston Scholes Fld) averages 1.7 nights a year at or below 32°F. Summers run hot, with about 66 days a year at 90°F or more and 0 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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