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County overview

Montgomery County

Maryland - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Montgomery County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Montgomery County

Population
1,056,910
Age 65+
16.2%
Median age
39.8
Owner-occupied
65.5%
With disability
8.8%
Median home value
$588,900
Median income
$125,583
Residents 65+
170,697
How Montgomery County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-1.8%
% owner-occupied
+1.1%
% with disability
-31.8%
Median household income
+67.1%
Median home value
+108.9%
Median age
+3.4%

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.

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Other counties in Maryland

Prince George's County
957,189 residents
Baltimore County
850,737 residents
Anne Arundel County
588,109 residents
Baltimore city
584,548 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 Montgomery County

Montgomery County is home to roughly 1,056,910 residents, of whom about 171,219 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.2%, 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 65.5% of homes in Montgomery County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $588,900. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. 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 8.8% of Montgomery 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.