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Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Connecticut - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Population
451,887
Age 65+
17.8%
Median age
41.1
Owner-occupied
67.0%
With disability
13.5%
Median home value
$273,500
Median income
$82,939
Residents 65+
80,450
How Naugatuck Valley Planning Region compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+7.9%
% owner-occupied
+3.4%
% with disability
+4.7%
Median household income
+10.4%
Median home value
-3%
Median age
+6.8%

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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280,293 residents
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175,244 residents

Aging-in-place in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is home to roughly 451,887 residents, of whom about 80,436 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.8%, 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 67.0% of homes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region are owner-occupied at a median home value of $273,500. 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 13.5% of Naugatuck Valley Planning Region 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.