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City of Gatesville, Texas

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About homes in Gatesville

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

1979Median year built1U.S. 1980
52%Built before 1980115% built since 2010
1976Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1985
79%Detached single-family19% in 5+ unit buildings
64%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$207kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Gatesville was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Coryell County median of 1987.1 About 52% of Gatesville's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 15% since 2010. The largest single share, 32%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Coryell County as a whole (39% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1960s and 1970s, the routine checks are aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines and original single-pane windows. Owner-occupied homes in Gatesville are older than rentals: a median build year of 1976 against 1985.1 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 Gatesville is mostly detached single-family: 79% of units, with 9% 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. 64% of occupied homes in Gatesville are owner-occupied, in line with the Texas share of 63%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Gatesville is valued at $207,300 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800. Within Coryell County the median is $195,300, so Gatesville 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 Gatesville station averages 43 nights a year at or below 32°F and 5 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Heat is the governing season: about 110 days a year reach 90°F and 22 reach 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.

Annual precipitation is about 37 inches, with 12 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Cooling dominates the year: about 2,643 cooling degree days against 2,083 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates. Gatesville sits in IECC climate zone 2A (Hot-Humid).4

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

Share of Gatesville housing units by year built
Before 19405.5%
1940-195914.7%
1960-197931.5%
1980-199921.7%
2000-200912.1%
2010 or later14.6%
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 Gatesville, 3.1 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 Gatesville, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Gatesville, TX 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 Gatesville?

The median home in the city of Gatesville was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Coryell County median of 1987. About 52% of Gatesville's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 15% since 2010. The largest single share, 32%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Coryell County as a whole (39% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Gatesville climate like for exterior work?

The Gatesville station averages 43 nights a year at or below 32°F and 5 at or below 20°F. Heat is the governing season: about 110 days a year reach 90°F and 22 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 37 inches, with 12 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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