San Diego County, California
Kitchen remodeling in National City, CA
National City has 19,414 homes, about one in three of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1969.
The homes of National City
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for National City city.
More homes in National City were built in the 1970s than in any other decade, 18% of them, followed by the 1960s at 17%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 51 years old, unless it has been redone since.
70% 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 40% of homes in National City; 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.
Most homes in National City are rented. A kitchen remodel is booked by the owner of the home, landlords included.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where National City is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91950 | 19,616 | 36% | 1968 | 72% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the San Diego area earn a median $36.62 an hour and plumbers $34.86, 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: San Diego 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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