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City of Yuma, Arizona

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About homes in Yuma

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

1990Median year built1U.S. 1980
35%Built before 1980115% built since 2010
1993Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1985
56%Detached single-family110% in 5+ unit buildings
67%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$230kMedian home value1Arizona median $394k

The median home in the city of Yuma was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Arizona median of 1992.1 Yuma's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 15% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied homes in Yuma are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1993 against 1985.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Yuma has a mixed housing stock: 56% detached houses, 7% attached or townhouse units and 10% in buildings of five or more units.1 67% of occupied homes in Yuma are owner-occupied (67% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Yuma is valued at $230,000 (ACS), below the Arizona median of $394,500.1 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 (Yuma Mcas) averages 0.1 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. Heat is the governing season: about 181 days a year reach 90°F and 118 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.

The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 3 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Cooling dominates the year: about 4,705 cooling degree days against 679 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.

Yuma sits in IECC climate zone 2B (Hot-Dry).4 Building permits in Yuma are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Yuma housing units by year built
Before 19401.7%
1940-195911.8%
1960-197921.8%
1980-199930.7%
2000-200918.8%
2010 or later15.2%
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 Yuma Mcas, 10.8 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 Yuma, AZ?

Most home remodeling projects in Yuma, AZ 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 Yuma?

The median home in the city of Yuma was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Arizona median of 1992. Yuma's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 15% 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 Yuma climate like for exterior work?

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Yuma Mcas) averages 0.1 nights a year at or below 32°F. Heat is the governing season: about 181 days a year reach 90°F and 118 reach 100°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 3 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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