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City of Festus, Missouri

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About homes in Festus

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

1983Median year built1U.S. 1980
47%Built before 1980112% built since 2010
1990Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1984
73%Detached single-family110% in 5+ unit buildings
58%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$224kMedian home value1Missouri median $230k

The median home in the city of Festus was built in 1983, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. That is older than the Jefferson County median of 1987.1 About 47% of Festus's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 12% since 2010. The largest single share, 22%, dates from 1940-1959. That makes it a newer stock than Jefferson County as a whole (41% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1940s and 1950s, contractors routinely check for original cast-iron drains, two-wire electrical and undersized panels before pricing a remodel. Owner-occupied homes in Festus are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1990 against 1984.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Festus is mostly detached single-family: 73% of units, with 10% 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. 58% of occupied homes in Festus are owner-occupied, below the Missouri share of 68%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Festus is valued at $223,600 (ACS), close to the Missouri median of $230,300. Within Jefferson County the median is $237,200, so Festus sits close to it.1

The Cahokia St Louis Ap station averages 98 nights a year at or below 32°F and 29 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 46 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 41 inches a year, 10 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 4,547 heating degree days against 1,476 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. Festus sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Festus are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Festus housing units by year built
Before 19408.5%
1940-195922.5%
1960-197916.4%
1980-199921.9%
2000-200918.4%
2010 or later12.3%
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 Cahokia St Louis Ap, 27.9 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 Festus, MO?

Most home remodeling projects in Festus, MO 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 Festus?

The median home in the city of Festus was built in 1983, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. That is older than the Jefferson County median of 1987. About 47% of Festus's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 12% since 2010. The largest single share, 22%, dates from 1940-1959. That makes it a newer stock than Jefferson County as a whole (41% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Festus climate like for exterior work?

The Cahokia St Louis Ap station averages 98 nights a year at or below 32°F and 29 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 46 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 41 inches a year, 10 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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