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About homes in Tulsa

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

1973Median year built1U.S. 1980
65%Built before 198017% built since 2010
1970Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1976
62%Detached single-family127% in 5+ unit buildings
52%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$205kMedian home value1Oklahoma median $200k

The median home in the city of Tulsa was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Oklahoma median of 1980.1 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. The stock is old by national standards: 65% of Tulsa's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 7% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Tulsa are older than rentals: a median build year of 1970 against 1976.1 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 Tulsa is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 27% 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. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Tulsa, with 52% of occupied homes owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Tulsa is valued at $205,300 (ACS), close to the Oklahoma median of $199,800.1

The Tulsa Intl Ap station averages 72 nights a year at or below 32°F and 16 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 74 days a year at 90°F or more and 11 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 41 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 9 inches a year.2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,451 heating and 2,128 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3

Tulsa sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Tulsa are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Tulsa housing units by year built
Before 19409%
1940-195921.5%
1960-197934.5%
1980-199921.5%
2000-20096.8%
2010 or later6.8%
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 Tulsa Intl Ap, 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 Tulsa, OK?

Most home remodeling projects in Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa?

The median home in the city of Tulsa was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Oklahoma median of 1980. The stock is old by national standards: 65% of Tulsa's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 7% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Tulsa climate like for exterior work?

The Tulsa Intl Ap station averages 72 nights a year at or below 32°F and 16 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 74 days a year at 90°F or more and 11 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 41 inches a year, 12 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 9 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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