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City of Rockingham, North Carolina

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About homes in Rockingham

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

1967Median year built1U.S. 1980
1962Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1973
69%Detached single-family115% in 5+ unit buildings
62%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$151kMedian home value1North Carolina median $289k
58Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Rockingham was built in 1967, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the North Carolina median of 1991. That is older than the Richmond County median of 1976.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied homes in Rockingham are older than rentals: a median build year of 1962 against 1973.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Rockingham is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 15% 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 Rockingham are owner-occupied, below the North Carolina share of 67%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Rockingham is valued at $150,800 (ACS), below the North Carolina median of $288,900. Within Richmond County the median is $127,800, so Rockingham sits above it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Laurinburg Maxton Ap station averages 58 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 66 days a year at 90°F or more and 3 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 40 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 and cooling loads are both real: about 2,656 heating and 2,107 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 The coast is about 99 miles away, so storm systems arrive without salt air.4,5

Rockingham sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).6 Building permits in Rockingham are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Sources and notes (8)
  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. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Laurinburg Maxton Ap, 24.5 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 Rockingham, NC?

Most home remodeling projects in Rockingham, NC 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 Rockingham?

The median home in the city of Rockingham was built in 1967, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the North Carolina median of 1991. That is older than the Richmond County median of 1976. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Rockingham climate like for exterior work?

The Laurinburg Maxton Ap station averages 58 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 66 days a year at 90°F or more and 3 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 40 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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