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City of Lacey, Washington

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About homes in Lacey

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

1996Median year built1U.S. 1980
25%Built before 1980122% built since 2010
1996Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1997
59%Detached single-family121% in 5+ unit buildings
56%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$457kMedian home value1Washington median $565k

The median home in the city of Lacey was built in 1996, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985.1 Most of Lacey's housing is recent: only 25% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 22% were built since 2010.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Lacey are of similar age: median build years 1996 and 1997.1

Lacey has a mixed housing stock: 59% detached houses, 8% attached or townhouse units and 21% in buildings of five or more units.1 56% of occupied homes in Lacey are owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Lacey is valued at $457,100 (ACS), below the Washington median of $564,600.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Olympia Ap station averages 77 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Hot days are uncommon: about 6 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 10 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.

Heating dominates the year: about 5,378 heating degree days against 113 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. Lacey is about 22 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote.

Lacey sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Lacey are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Lacey housing units by year built
Before 19400.9%
1940-19593.7%
1960-197920.3%
1980-199932.4%
2000-200921.2%
2010 or later21.6%
Sources and notes (8)
  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. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Olympia Ap, 6.9 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 Lacey, WA?

Most home remodeling projects in Lacey, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, 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 Lacey?

The median home in the city of Lacey was built in 1996, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985. Most of Lacey's housing is recent: only 25% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 22% 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 Lacey climate like for exterior work?

The Olympia Ap station averages 77 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 at or below 20°F. Hot days are uncommon: about 6 days a year reach 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 10 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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