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City of Sulphur Springs, Texas

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About homes in Sulphur Springs

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

1976Median year built1U.S. 1980
58%Built before 1980113% built since 2010
1976Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1977
72%Detached single-family117% in 5+ unit buildings
55%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$218kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Sulphur Springs was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Hopkins County median of 1985.1 Somewhat more of Sulphur Springs's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 58% against 50%, with 13% built since 2010. The largest single share, 33%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Hopkins County as a whole (43% built before 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. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Sulphur Springs are of similar age: median build years 1976 and 1977.1

Housing in Sulphur Springs is mostly detached single-family: 72% of units, with 17% 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. 55% of occupied homes in Sulphur Springs are owner-occupied, below the Texas share of 63%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Sulphur Springs is valued at $217,800 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800. Within Hopkins County the median is $221,100, so Sulphur Springs sits close to it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Sulphur Springs station averages 48 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 are hot: about 94 days a year reach 90°F and 14 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.

Rainfall is substantial: about 46 inches a year, 14 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. Cooling dominates the year: about 2,517 cooling degree days against 2,514 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.

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

Share of Sulphur Springs housing units by year built
Before 19408.7%
1940-195916.9%
1960-197932.6%
1980-199922%
2000-20097.1%
2010 or later12.6%
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 Sulphur Springs, 0.8 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 Sulphur Springs, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs?

The median home in the city of Sulphur Springs was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is older than the Hopkins County median of 1985. Somewhat more of Sulphur Springs's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 58% against 50%, with 13% built since 2010. The largest single share, 33%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Hopkins County as a whole (43% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Sulphur Springs climate like for exterior work?

The Sulphur Springs station averages 48 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 94 days a year reach 90°F and 14 reach 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 46 inches a year, 14 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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