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San Luis Obispo County

California - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for San Luis Obispo County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in San Luis Obispo County

Population
281,712
Age 65+
21.1%
Median age
40.0
Owner-occupied
62.0%
With disability
13.0%
Median home value
$726,700
Median income
$90,158
Residents 65+
59,439
How San Luis Obispo County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+27.9%
% owner-occupied
-4.3%
% with disability
+0.8%
Median household income
+20%
Median home value
+157.8%
Median age
+3.9%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Top-rated contractors in California

Contractors serving San Luis Obispo County and the broader California region. Please verify they meet your licensing and insurance needs.

Aging-in-place in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County is home to roughly 281,712 residents, of whom about 59,441 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 21.1%, well above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 62.0% of homes in San Luis Obispo County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $726,700. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 13.0% of San Luis Obispo County residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.