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About homes in Georgetown

Census and NOAA figures for the town of Georgetown in Sussex County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1997Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1975
50%Owner-occupied173% statewide
$281kMedian home value1Delaware median $352k
83Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
30Days at or above 90°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
44 inAnnual precipitation2,311 days of 1 in. or more

Owner-occupied homes in Georgetown are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1997 against 1975.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Georgetown, with 50% of occupied homes owner-occupied (73% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Georgetown is valued at $281,400 (ACS), below the Delaware median of $352,000.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Georgetown Sussex Co Ap station averages 83 nights a year at or below 32°F and 15 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 30 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 44 inches a year, 11 days of it 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 dominates the year: about 4,070 heating degree days against 1,396 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. Georgetown is about 13 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.

Building permits in Georgetown are normally issued by the town building department.4

Sources and notes (5)
  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. Climate figures are for NOAA station Georgetown Sussex Co Ap, 1.5 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 Georgetown, DE?

Most home remodeling projects in Georgetown, DE 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.

What is the Georgetown climate like for exterior work?

The Georgetown Sussex Co Ap station averages 83 nights a year at or below 32°F and 15 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 30 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 44 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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