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County overview

Baltimore city

Maryland - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Baltimore city.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Baltimore city

Population
584,548
Age 65+
14.8%
Median age
36.0
Owner-occupied
47.8%
With disability
16.4%
Median home value
$202,900
Median income
$58,349
Residents 65+
86,395
How Baltimore city compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-10.3%
% owner-occupied
-26.2%
% with disability
+27.1%
Median household income
-22.4%
Median home value
-28%
Median age
-6.5%

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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Other counties in Maryland

Montgomery County
1,056,910 residents
Prince George's County
957,189 residents
Baltimore County
850,737 residents
Anne Arundel County
588,109 residents
Howard County
332,011 residents
Frederick County
273,829 residents
Harford County
261,059 residents
Carroll County
173,225 residents

Aging-in-place in Baltimore city

Baltimore city is home to roughly 584,548 residents, of whom about 86,513 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.8%, well 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 47.8% of homes in Baltimore city are owner-occupied at a median home value of $202,900. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. 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 16.4% of Baltimore city 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.