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City of Ukiah, California

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About homes in Ukiah

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

1975Median year built1U.S. 1980
61%Built before 198015% built since 2010
1970Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1977
49%Detached single-family124% in 5+ unit buildings
45%Owner-occupied156% statewide
$458kMedian home value1California median $735k

The median home in the city of Ukiah was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the California median of 1976. That is in line with the Mendocino County median of 1977.1 Somewhat more of Ukiah's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 61% against 50%, with 5% built since 2010. The largest single share, 31%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Mendocino 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 homes in Ukiah are older than rentals: a median build year of 1970 against 1977.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Ukiah has a mixed housing stock: 49% detached houses, 5% attached or townhouse units and 24% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Ukiah, with 45% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the California share of 56%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Ukiah is valued at $458,400 (ACS), below the California median of $734,700. Within Mendocino County the median is $512,200, so Ukiah 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.

The Ukiah Muni Ap station averages 36 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Summers are hot: about 83 days a year reach 90°F and 20 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 about 35 inches, with 9 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 2,879 heating degree days against 1,005 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. Ukiah is about 27 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.

Ukiah sits in IECC climate zone 3C (Marine).6 Building permits in Ukiah are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Ukiah housing units by year built
Before 194010.3%
1940-195919.6%
1960-197930.7%
1980-199929.6%
2000-20094.5%
2010 or later5.3%
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 Ukiah Muni Ap, 1.4 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 Ukiah, CA?

Most home remodeling projects in Ukiah, CA land between $25,550 and $134,900, 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 Ukiah?

The median home in the city of Ukiah was built in 1975, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the California median of 1976. That is in line with the Mendocino County median of 1977. Somewhat more of Ukiah's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 61% against 50%, with 5% built since 2010. The largest single share, 31%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Mendocino 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 Ukiah have?

Ukiah has a mixed housing stock: 49% detached houses, 5% attached or townhouse units and 24% in buildings of five or more units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Ukiah, with 45% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the California share of 56%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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