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City of St. Charles, Missouri

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About homes in St. Charles

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

1986Median year built1U.S. 1980
38%Built before 1980115% built since 2010
1989Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1984
59%Detached single-family120% in 5+ unit buildings
68%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$299kMedian home value1Missouri median $230k

The median home in the city of St. Charles was built in 1986, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978.1 St. Charles's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 15% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied homes in St. Charles are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1989 against 1984.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

St. Charles has a mixed housing stock: 59% detached houses, 8% attached or townhouse units and 20% in buildings of five or more units.1 68% of occupied homes in St. Charles are owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in St. Charles is valued at $298,700 (ACS), above the Missouri median of $230,300.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The St Louis Lambert Intl Ap station averages 85 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 47 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 42 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.

Snowfall averages about 17 inches a year.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,433 heating degree days against 1,713 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. St. Charles sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4

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

Share of St. Charles housing units by year built
Before 19406.8%
1940-19599.9%
1960-197921.7%
1980-199933.9%
2000-200912.5%
2010 or later15.2%
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 St Louis Lambert Intl Ap, 8.2 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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St. Charles questions

How much does home remodeling cost in St. Charles, MO?

Most home remodeling projects in St. Charles, 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 St. Charles?

The median home in the city of St. Charles was built in 1986, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. St. Charles's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 15% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the St. Charles climate like for exterior work?

The St Louis Lambert Intl Ap station averages 85 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 47 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 42 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 17 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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