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County overview

Ada County

Idaho - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Ada County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Ada County

Population
497,494
Age 65+
15.3%
Median age
38.1
Owner-occupied
71.3%
With disability
11.1%
Median home value
$423,500
Median income
$83,881
Residents 65+
76,317
How Ada County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-7.3%
% owner-occupied
+10%
% with disability
-14%
Median household income
+11.6%
Median home value
+50.2%
Median age
-1%

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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Aging-in-place in Ada County

Ada County is home to roughly 497,494 residents, of whom about 76,117 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.3%, below 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 71.3% of homes in Ada County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $423,500. 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 11.1% of Ada 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.