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City of Cedar City, Utah

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About homes in Cedar City

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Cedar City in Iron County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1999Median year built1U.S. 1980
23%Built before 1980125% built since 2010
2000Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1998
51%Detached single-family118% in 5+ unit buildings
57%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$377kMedian home value1Utah median $489k

The median home in the city of Cedar City was built in 1999, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Utah median of 1992.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Cedar City's housing is recent: only 23% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 25% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Cedar City are of similar age: median build years 2000 and 1998.1

Cedar City has a mixed housing stock: 51% detached houses, 17% attached or townhouse units and 18% in buildings of five or more units.1 57% of occupied homes in Cedar City are owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Cedar City is valued at $377,000 (ACS), below the Utah median of $489,400.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Winters are long: the Cedar City Muni Ap station averages 168 nights a year at or below 32°F and 64 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers bring about 44 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 11 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Heating dominates the year: about 6,002 heating degree days against 678 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Cedar City sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Cedar City are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Cedar City housing units by year built
Before 19402%
1940-19594.7%
1960-197915.9%
1980-199930.2%
2000-200922.1%
2010 or later25.2%
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 Cedar City Muni Ap, 1.7 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 Cedar City, UT?

Most home remodeling projects in Cedar City, UT 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 Cedar City?

The median home in the city of Cedar City was built in 1999, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Utah median of 1992. Most of Cedar City's housing is recent: only 23% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 25% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Cedar City climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Cedar City Muni Ap station averages 168 nights a year at or below 32°F and 64 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 44 days a year at or above 90°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 11 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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