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County overview

Santa Rosa County

Florida - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Santa Rosa County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Santa Rosa County

Population
188,994
Age 65+
16.3%
Median age
40.0
Owner-occupied
78.4%
With disability
15.0%
Median home value
$272,500
Median income
$84,715
Residents 65+
30,867
How Santa Rosa County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-1.2%
% owner-occupied
+21%
% with disability
+16.3%
Median household income
+12.7%
Median home value
-3.3%
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.

Local Age At Home Pro's

Top-rated contractors in Florida

Contractors serving Santa Rosa County and the broader Florida region. Please verify they meet your licensing and insurance needs.

Aging-in-place in Santa Rosa County

Santa Rosa County is home to roughly 188,994 residents, of whom about 30,806 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.3%, in line with 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 78.4% of homes in Santa Rosa County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $272,500. 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 15.0% of Santa Rosa 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.