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City of Lamesa, Texas

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About homes in Lamesa

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

1963Median year built1U.S. 1980
84%Built before 198011% built since 2010
1962Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1968
89%Detached single-family16% in 5+ unit buildings
69%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$95kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Lamesa was built in 1963, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is in line with the Dawson County median of 1963.1 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: 84% of Lamesa's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 1% since 2010. The largest single share, 40%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Dawson County as a whole (80% 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 Lamesa are older than rentals: a median build year of 1962 against 1968.1 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 Lamesa is mostly detached single-family: 89% of units, with 6% 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.

69% of occupied homes in Lamesa are owner-occupied, above the Texas share of 63%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Lamesa is valued at $95,000 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800. Within Dawson County the median is $103,400, so Lamesa sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Lamesa 1 Sse station averages 93 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 are hot: about 94 days a year reach 90°F and 17 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 low, about 17 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,287 heating and 1,814 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Lamesa sits in IECC climate zone 3B (Hot-Dry).4 Building permits in Lamesa are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Lamesa housing units by year built
Before 194011.3%
1940-195932.3%
1960-197940.2%
1980-199914.7%
2000-20090.3%
2010 or later1.3%
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 Lamesa 1 Sse, 0.9 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 Lamesa, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Lamesa, 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 Lamesa?

The median home in the city of Lamesa was built in 1963, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is in line with the Dawson County median of 1963. The stock is old by national standards: 84% of Lamesa's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 1% since 2010. The largest single share, 40%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Dawson County as a whole (80% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Lamesa climate like for exterior work?

The Lamesa 1 Sse station averages 93 nights a year at or below 32°F and 16 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 94 days a year reach 90°F and 17 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 17 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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