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County overview

Santa Cruz County

California - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Santa Cruz County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Santa Cruz County

Population
268,571
Age 65+
17.7%
Median age
39.2
Owner-occupied
60.0%
With disability
11.7%
Median home value
$951,300
Median income
$104,409
Residents 65+
47,668
How Santa Cruz County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+7.3%
% owner-occupied
-7.4%
% with disability
-9.3%
Median household income
+38.9%
Median home value
+237.5%
Median age
+1.8%

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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Other counties in California

Los Angeles County
9,936,690 residents
San Diego County
3,289,701 residents
Orange County
3,175,227 residents
Riverside County
2,429,487 residents
San Bernardino County
2,180,563 residents
Santa Clara County
1,916,831 residents
Alameda County
1,663,823 residents
Sacramento County
1,579,211 residents

Aging-in-place in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County is home to roughly 268,571 residents, of whom about 47,537 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.7%, 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 60.0% of homes in Santa Cruz County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $951,300. 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 11.7% of Santa Cruz 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.