Orange County, California
Kitchen remodeling in Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove has 50,960 homes, 53% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1965.
The homes of Garden Grove
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Garden Grove city.
More homes in Garden Grove were built in the 1950s than in any other decade, 36% of them, followed by the 1960s at 22%. 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 54% of homes in Garden Grove; 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 Garden Grove is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92840 | 16,762 | 53% | 1961 | 77% |
| 92843 | 12,159 | 47% | 1966 | 77% |
| 92841 | 9,929 | 53% | 1962 | 76% |
| 92844 | 7,139 | 41% | 1972 | 69% |
| 92845 | 5,858 | 82% | 1965 | 91% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Los Angeles area earn a median $35.49 an hour and plumbers $34.19, 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: Los Angeles 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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