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County overview

Norfolk County

Massachusetts - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Norfolk County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Norfolk County

Population
722,112
Age 65+
17.2%
Median age
40.7
Owner-occupied
68.3%
With disability
9.6%
Median home value
$612,100
Median income
$120,621
Residents 65+
124,003
How Norfolk County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+4.2%
% owner-occupied
+5.4%
% with disability
-25.6%
Median household income
+60.5%
Median home value
+117.1%
Median age
+5.7%

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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Top-rated contractors in Massachusetts

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Aging-in-place in Norfolk County

Norfolk County is home to roughly 722,112 residents, of whom about 124,203 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.2%, 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 68.3% of homes in Norfolk County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $612,100. 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 9.6% of Norfolk 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.