Solano County, California
Kitchen remodeling in Benicia, CA
Benicia has 11,571 homes, 70% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1981.
The homes of Benicia
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Benicia city.
More homes in Benicia were built in the 1980s than in any other decade, 36% of them, followed by the 1970s at 24%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 41 years old, unless it has been redone since.
45% 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.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Benicia is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94510 | 11,571 | 70% | 1981 | 45% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Vallejo area earn a median $38.22 an hour and plumbers $34.41, 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: Vallejo 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
Elsewhere in the Vallejo area
- Vallejo, CA47,084 homes · half built before 1975
- Suisun City, CA9,811 homes · half built before 1984
- Fairfield, CA40,391 homes · half built before 1986
- Vacaville, CA35,830 homes · half built before 1985
- Rio Vista, CA5,135 homes · half built before 2002
- Dixon, CA7,121 homes · half built before 1988