Miami-Dade County, Florida
Kitchen remodeling in Opa-locka, FL
Opa-locka has 5,951 homes, 29% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1969.
The homes of Opa-locka
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Opa-locka city.
More homes in Opa-locka were built in the 1950s than in any other decade, 21% of them, followed by the 1960s at 15%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 71 years old, unless it has been redone since.
65% 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 35% of homes in Opa-locka; 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 Opa-locka are rented. A kitchen remodel is booked by the owner of the home, landlords included.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Opa-locka is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33054 | 10,002 | 48% | 1961 | 74% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Miami area earn a median $28.19 an hour and plumbers $27.77, 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: Miami area.
Before you sign: Florida
Florida licenses contractors for structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. Cities and counties may not require a license for cabinetry, flooring, painting, tile, stone and granite installation, or interior remodeling that includes no task the state licenses. Casual or minor work under $2,500 is exempt unless it is part of a larger job.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Florida · Permits · What it costs
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