Los Angeles County, California
Kitchen remodeling in Santa Fe Springs, CA
Santa Fe Springs has 5,927 homes, about three in five of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1960.
The homes of Santa Fe Springs
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Santa Fe Springs city.
More homes in Santa Fe Springs were built in the 1950s than in any other decade, 45% of them, followed by the 2010s at 13%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 71 years old, unless it has been redone since.
69% 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 Santa Fe Springs is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90670 | 5,606 | 63% | 1960 | 70% |
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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