Orange County, California
Kitchen remodeling in Trabuco Canyon, CA
Trabuco Canyon has 464 homes, 93% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1979.
The homes of Trabuco Canyon
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Trabuco Canyon CDP.
More homes in Trabuco Canyon were built in the 1990s than in any other decade, 38% of them, followed by the 1950s at 15%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 31 years old, unless it has been redone since.
51% 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 Trabuco Canyon is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92678 | 259 | 86% | 1958 | 88% |
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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