A & J Remodels, LLC
Wilmington, DE
5.0(45 reviews)
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Sussex County
Delaware - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Sussex County.
Census ACS 5-year estimates
Who lives in Sussex County
Population
240,668
Age 65+
29.2%
Median age
51.3
Owner-occupied
81.4%
With disability
14.5%
Median home value
$324,400
Median income
$75,406
Residents 65+
70,195
How Sussex County compares
vs. the U.S. average
% age 65+
+77%
% owner-occupied
+25.6%
% with disability
+12.4%
Median household income
+0.3%
Median home value
+15.1%
Median age
+33.2%
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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Kitchen Provider
Newport, DE
5.0(30 reviews)
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View profile Orozco's Granite, LLC
Wilmington, DE
5.0(30 reviews)
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View profile RIGHT REMODEL LLC
Newark, DE
5.0(29 reviews)
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View profile VASCO Pro Services
Selbyville, DE
5.0(16 reviews)
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View profile John Piendak Construction
Newark, DE
5.0(1 reviews)
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View profile Custom Creations By Design
Wilmington, DE
5.0(1 reviews)
countertop loweringnon slip flooringinterior remodeling+8
View profile Coastal Bath Company
Delmar, DE
4.9(140 reviews)
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View profile Peninsula Bath
Delmar, DE
4.9(50 reviews)
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Aging-in-place in Sussex County
Sussex County is home to roughly 240,668 residents, of whom about 70,275 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 29.2%, 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 81.4% of homes in Sussex County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $324,400. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. 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 14.5% of Sussex County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to 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.