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City of Commerce City, Colorado

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About homes in Commerce City

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

2005Median year built1U.S. 1980
24%Built before 1980130% built since 2010
2006Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2001
79%Detached single-family17% in 5+ unit buildings
77%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$500kMedian home value1Colorado median $539k

The median home in the city of Commerce City was built in 2005, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Commerce City's housing is recent: only 24% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 30% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Commerce City are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2006 against 2001.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Commerce City is mostly detached single-family: 79% of units, with 7% 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. Home ownership is the norm in Commerce City: 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Commerce City is valued at $499,700 (ACS), below the Colorado median of $539,400.1 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 Denver-Stapleton station averages 156 nights a year at or below 32°F and 62 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 42 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Snowfall averages about 49 inches a year.2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope. Heating dominates the year: about 5,765 heating degree days against 813 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.

Commerce City sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Commerce City are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Commerce City housing units by year built
Before 19401.7%
1940-195914.5%
1960-19798%
1980-19997.2%
2000-200939.1%
2010 or later29.6%
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 Denver-Stapleton, 9.2 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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Commerce City questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Commerce City, CO?

Most home remodeling projects in Commerce City, CO land between $21,250 and $112,100, 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 Commerce City?

The median home in the city of Commerce City was built in 2005, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988. Most of Commerce City's housing is recent: only 24% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 30% 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 Commerce City climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Denver-Stapleton station averages 156 nights a year at or below 32°F and 62 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 42 days a year at or above 90°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches. Snowfall averages about 49 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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