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City of Douglas, Wyoming

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About homes in Douglas

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

1977Median year built1U.S. 1980
60%Built before 198019% built since 2010
1977Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1979
58%Detached single-family120% in 5+ unit buildings
70%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$267kMedian home value1Wyoming median $310k

The median home in the city of Douglas was built in 1977, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Wyoming median of 1981. That is in line with the Converse County median of 1978.1 Somewhat more of Douglas's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 9% built since 2010. The largest single share, 42%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Converse County as a whole (57% 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 and rented homes in Douglas are of similar age: median build years 1977 and 1979.1

Douglas has a mixed housing stock: 58% detached houses, 8% attached or townhouse units and 20% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 8% of units.1 Manufactured homes take different roofing, skirting, anchoring and addition details from site-built houses, so say which kind of home it is when you call. 70% of occupied homes in Douglas are owner-occupied, in line with the Wyoming share of 72%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Douglas is valued at $267,400 (ACS), below the Wyoming median of $309,700. Within Converse County the median is $292,700, so Douglas 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.

Winters are long: the Douglas Converse Co Ap station averages 189 nights a year at or below 32°F and 99 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 bring about 43 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 11 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Heating dominates the year: about 7,303 heating degree days against 512 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. Douglas sits in IECC climate zone 6B (Cold).4 Building permits in Douglas are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Douglas housing units by year built
Before 194012.5%
1940-19596.1%
1960-197941.5%
1980-199910.6%
2000-200919.9%
2010 or later9.3%
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 Douglas Converse Co Ap, 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 Douglas, WY?

Most home remodeling projects in Douglas, WY 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 Douglas?

The median home in the city of Douglas was built in 1977, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Wyoming median of 1981. That is in line with the Converse County median of 1978. Somewhat more of Douglas's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 9% built since 2010. The largest single share, 42%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Converse County as a whole (57% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Douglas have?

Douglas has a mixed housing stock: 58% detached houses, 8% attached or townhouse units and 20% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 8% of units. 70% of occupied homes in Douglas are owner-occupied, in line with the Wyoming share of 72%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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