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County overview

Suffolk County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Suffolk County

Population
785,443
Age 65+
12.6%
Median age
33.6
Owner-occupied
36.2%
With disability
12.2%
Median home value
$650,900
Median income
$87,669
Residents 65+
98,735
How Suffolk County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-23.6%
% owner-occupied
-44.1%
% with disability
-5.4%
Median household income
+16.7%
Median home value
+130.9%
Median age
-12.7%

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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Other counties in Massachusetts

Middlesex County
1,623,109 residents
Worcester County
858,898 residents
Essex County
806,103 residents
Norfolk County
722,112 residents
Bristol County
576,699 residents
Plymouth County
529,548 residents
Hampden County
464,575 residents
Barnstable County
229,436 residents

Aging-in-place in Suffolk County

Suffolk County is home to roughly 785,443 residents, of whom about 98,966 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 12.6%, 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 36.2% of homes in Suffolk County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $650,900. 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 12.2% of Suffolk County residents report a disability, a rate in line with 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.