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City of Georgetown, Kentucky

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About homes in Georgetown

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

2001Median year built1U.S. 1980
20%Built before 1980127% built since 2010
2003Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1999
69%Detached single-family116% in 5+ unit buildings
62%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$265kMedian home value1Kentucky median $206k

The median home in the city of Georgetown was built in 2001, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Kentucky median of 1982.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Georgetown's housing is recent: only 20% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Georgetown are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2003 against 1999.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Georgetown is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 16% 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. 62% of occupied homes in Georgetown are owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Georgetown is valued at $265,400 (ACS), above the Kentucky median of $205,600.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Lexington Bluegrass Ap station averages 90 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 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 25 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 12 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.

Snowfall averages about 14 inches a year.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,432 heating degree days against 1,289 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 sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Georgetown are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Georgetown housing units by year built
Before 19404.8%
1940-19593.9%
1960-197911%
1980-199926.2%
2000-200927.1%
2010 or later26.9%
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 Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 15.6 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, KY?

Most home remodeling projects in Georgetown, KY land between $14,750 and $77,900, 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 Georgetown?

The median home in the city of Georgetown was built in 2001, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Kentucky median of 1982. Most of Georgetown's housing is recent: only 20% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% 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 Georgetown climate like for exterior work?

The Lexington Bluegrass Ap station averages 90 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 25 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 12 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 14 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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