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City of Red Oak, Texas

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About homes in Red Oak

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

2007Median year built1U.S. 1980
2008Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2003
84%Detached single-family112% in 5+ unit buildings
76%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$366kMedian home value1Texas median $284k
27Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Red Oak was built in 2007, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Texas median of 1992. That is newer than the Ellis County median of 2002.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied homes in Red Oak are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2008 against 2003.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Red Oak is mostly detached single-family: 84% of units, with 12% 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. Home ownership is the norm in Red Oak: 76% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Texas share of 63%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Red Oak is valued at $366,100 (ACS), above the Texas median of $283,800. Within Ellis County the median is $348,600, so Red Oak sits close to it.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 Dallas Redbird Ap station averages 27 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Heat is the governing season: about 104 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 38 inches, with 11 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Cooling dominates the year: about 2,835 cooling degree days against 2,093 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. Red Oak sits in IECC climate zone 2A (Hot-Humid).4 Building permits in Red Oak are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

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 Dallas Redbird Ap, 12.8 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 Red Oak, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak?

The median home in the city of Red Oak was built in 2007, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Texas median of 1992. That is newer than the Ellis County median of 2002. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Red Oak climate like for exterior work?

The Dallas Redbird Ap station averages 27 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Heat is the governing season: about 104 days a year reach 90°F and 22 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 11 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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