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County overview

St. Johns County

Florida - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for St. Johns County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in St. Johns County

Population
278,722
Age 65+
20.7%
Median age
44.0
Owner-occupied
82.4%
With disability
10.5%
Median home value
$416,100
Median income
$100,020
Residents 65+
57,756
How St. Johns County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+25.5%
% owner-occupied
+27.2%
% with disability
-18.6%
Median household income
+33.1%
Median home value
+47.6%
Median age
+14.3%

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 St. Johns County and the broader Florida region. Please verify they meet your licensing and insurance needs.

Aging-in-place in St. Johns County

St. Johns County is home to roughly 278,722 residents, of whom about 57,695 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 20.7%, 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 82.4% of homes in St. Johns County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $416,100. 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 10.5% of St. Johns County residents report a disability, a rate below 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.