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City of Wichita Falls, Texas

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About homes in Wichita Falls

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

1972Median year built1U.S. 1980
64%Built before 198015% built since 2010
1969Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1976
69%Detached single-family118% in 5+ unit buildings
56%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$157kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Wichita Falls was built in 1972, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992.1 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. Somewhat more of Wichita Falls's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 64% against 50%, with 5% built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Wichita Falls are older than rentals: a median build year of 1969 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 Wichita Falls is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 18% 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. 56% of occupied homes in Wichita Falls are owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Wichita Falls is valued at $156,800 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Wichita Falls Muni Ap station averages 58 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 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 105 days a year reach 90°F and 30 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 moderate, about 28 inches.2,3 Snowfall averages about 3 inches a year.2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,897 heating and 2,445 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Wichita Falls sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

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

Share of Wichita Falls housing units by year built
Before 194010%
1940-195922.7%
1960-197931.5%
1980-199922.1%
2000-20098.6%
2010 or later5.1%
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 Wichita Falls Muni Ap, 5.3 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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Wichita Falls questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Wichita Falls, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls?

The median home in the city of Wichita Falls was built in 1972, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. Somewhat more of Wichita Falls's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 64% against 50%, with 5% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Wichita Falls climate like for exterior work?

The Wichita Falls Muni Ap station averages 58 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F. Heat is the governing season: about 105 days a year reach 90°F and 30 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is moderate, about 28 inches. Snowfall averages about 3 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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