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Town of Monument, Colorado

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Monument is a town in El Paso County, Colorado. Every trade we cover, for homes in Monument. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Monument home dates from 2006, so most jobs start with what is already there.

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About homes in Monument

Census and NOAA figures for the town of Monument in El Paso County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2006Median year built1U.S. 1980
2007Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2004
76%Detached single-family112% in 5+ unit buildings
76%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$637kMedian home value1Colorado median $539k
160Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the town of Monument was built in 2006, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988. That is newer than the El Paso County median of 1989.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Monument are of similar age: median build years 2007 and 2004.1 Housing in Monument is mostly detached single-family: 76% of units, with 12% 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 Monument: 76% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Colorado share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Monument is valued at $636,700 (ACS), above the Colorado median of $539,400. Within El Paso County the median is $461,000, so Monument sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. Winters are long: the Colorado Springs Muni Ap station averages 160 nights a year at or below 32°F and 68 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.

Summer heat is moderate: about 23 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 16 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Snowfall averages about 32 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 5,888 heating degree days against 608 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. Monument sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Monument are normally issued by the town building department.5,6

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 Colorado Springs Muni Ap, 20.1 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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Monument questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Monument, CO?

Most home remodeling projects in Monument, 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 Monument?

The median home in the town of Monument was built in 2006, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988. That is newer than the El Paso County median of 1989. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

Does it freeze in Monument?

Winters are long: the Colorado Springs Muni Ap station averages 160 nights a year at or below 32°F and 68 at or below 20°F. Snowfall averages about 32 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station.

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