Lexington city, Virginia
Kitchen remodeling in Lexington, VA
Lexington has 2,808 homes, 54% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1959.
The homes of Lexington
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Lexington city.
More homes in Lexington were built before 1940 than in any single decade since, 30% of them, followed by the 1960s at 19%.
80% 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 Lexington is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24450 | 7,778 | 68% | 1976 | 54% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in Virginia earn a median $30.24 an hour and plumbers $29.07, 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: Virginia.
Before you sign: Virginia
Virginia licenses contractors by the size of the job: Class C for a single contract over $1,000 and under $30,000, Class B from $30,000 to under $150,000, and Class A from $150,000. For electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors the Board also requires a master tradesman license.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Virginia · Permits · What it costs
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