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Kitchen remodeling in Carmichael, CA

Carmichael has 33,048 homes, about half of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1972.

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The homes of Carmichael

Homes
33,048
housing units
Owner-occupied
52%
of occupied homes
Detached houses
55%
of all homes
Median year built
1972
half older, half newer
Built before 1980
71%
of all homes
Median home value
$579,500
owner estimate

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Carmichael CDP.

More homes in Carmichael were built in the 1970s than in any other decade, 27% of them, followed by the 1960s at 22%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 51 years old, unless it has been redone since.

71% 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 Carmichael is the largest place

ZIP codeHomesOwner-occupiedMedian year builtBuilt before 1980
9560827,19553%197271%

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.

CSLB license check

Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in California · Permits · What it costs

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