Chester County, Pennsylvania
Kitchen remodeling in Devon, PA
Devon has 651 homes, 95% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1949.
The homes of Devon
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Devon CDP.
More homes in Devon were built in the 1940s than in any other decade, 27% of them, followed by before 1940 at 26%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 81 years old, unless it has been redone since.
86% 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 Devon is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19333 | 2,953 | 66% | 1970 | 75% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Philadelphia area earn a median $35.86 an hour and plumbers $35.99, 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: Philadelphia area.
Before you sign: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no state license for remodelers, but under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act every contractor who does $5,000 or more of home improvements a year must register with the Attorney General’s Office.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Pennsylvania · Permits · What it costs
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