Age At HomeDirectory
County overview

York County

Maine - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for York County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in York County

Population
212,691
Age 65+
21.2%
Median age
45.2
Owner-occupied
75.1%
With disability
15.0%
Median home value
$323,500
Median income
$79,743
Residents 65+
45,117
How York County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+28.5%
% owner-occupied
+15.9%
% with disability
+16.3%
Median household income
+6.1%
Median home value
+14.8%
Median age
+17.4%

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 Maine

Verified contractors serving York County and the broader Maine region. Please verify they meet your licensing and insurance needs.

Other counties in Maine

Cumberland County
303,357 residents
Penobscot County
152,640 residents

Aging-in-place in York County

York County is home to roughly 212,691 residents, of whom about 45,090 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 21.2%, 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 75.1% of homes in York County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $323,500. 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 York 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.