Sacramento County, California
Kitchen remodeling in Arden-Arcade, CA
Arden-Arcade has 40,578 homes, 46% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1966.
The homes of Arden-Arcade
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Arden-Arcade CDP.
More homes in Arden-Arcade were built in the 1950s than in any other decade, 30% of them, followed by the 1960s at 21%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 71 years old, unless it has been redone since.
77% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
Detached houses are 48% of homes in Arden-Arcade; the rest are townhomes, condos and apartments. In a condo or townhome the association may have to approve work on plumbing, walls or wiring, so ask for its rules before the measure.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Arden-Arcade is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95825 | 16,739 | 25% | 1976 | 65% |
| 95821 | 16,427 | 49% | 1963 | 82% |
| 95864 | 10,530 | 75% | 1960 | 88% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Sacramento area earn a median $35.98 an hour and plumbers $31.35, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Sacramento area.
Before you sign: California
California requires a license from the Contractors State License Board for work of $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Since January 1, 2025, smaller jobs also need a license when they need a permit or when the person hires anyone to help.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in California · Permits · What it costs
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