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About homes in Auburn

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

1994Median year built1U.S. 1980
1994Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1991
78%Detached single-family13% in 5+ unit buildings
78%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$300kMedian home value1Georgia median $303k
42Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Auburn was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Barrow County median of 2001.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Auburn are of similar age: median build years 1994 and 1991.1 Housing in Auburn is mostly detached single-family: 78% of units, with 3% 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 Auburn: 78% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Georgia share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Auburn is valued at $299,700 (ACS), close to the Georgia median of $303,300. Within Barrow County the median is $294,700, so Auburn sits close to it.1 The Gainesville Gilmer Ap station averages 42 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 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 35 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 52 inches, with 15 days a year of 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 and cooling loads are both real: about 3,002 heating and 1,632 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3

Auburn sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Auburn are normally issued by the city 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 Gainesville Gilmer Ap, 17.7 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 Auburn, GA?

Most home remodeling projects in Auburn, GA 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 Auburn?

The median home in the city of Auburn was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Barrow County median of 2001. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Auburn climate like for exterior work?

The Gainesville Gilmer Ap station averages 42 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 35 days a year at or above 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 52 inches, with 15 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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