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About homes in Auburn

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

2001Median year built1U.S. 1980
20%Built before 1980127% built since 2010
2002Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1995
48%Detached single-family131% in 5+ unit buildings
53%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$365kMedian home value1Alabama median $210k

The median home in the city of Auburn was built in 2001, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Alabama median of 1986.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Auburn's housing is recent: only 20% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Auburn are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2002 against 1995.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Auburn has a mixed housing stock: 48% detached houses, 8% attached or townhouse units and 31% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Auburn, with 53% of occupied homes owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Auburn is valued at $364,800 (ACS), above the Alabama median of $209,900.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Auburn No.2 station averages 44 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 49 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 56 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,414 heating and 1,916 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Auburn sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Auburn are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Auburn housing units by year built
Before 19401.3%
1940-19593.9%
1960-197915.2%
1980-199928.3%
2000-200924.1%
2010 or later27.1%
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 Auburn No.2, 1.6 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 Auburn, AL?

Most home remodeling projects in Auburn, AL land between $14,750 and $77,900, 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 Auburn?

The median home in the city of Auburn was built in 2001, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Alabama median of 1986. Most of Auburn's housing is recent: only 20% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Auburn climate like for exterior work?

The Auburn No.2 station averages 44 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 49 days a year at or above 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 56 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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