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County overview

Oakland County

Michigan - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Oakland County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Oakland County

Population
1,272,264
Age 65+
17.5%
Median age
41.1
Owner-occupied
71.9%
With disability
11.4%
Median home value
$302,800
Median income
$92,620
Residents 65+
222,540
How Oakland County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+6.1%
% owner-occupied
+11%
% with disability
-11.6%
Median household income
+23.2%
Median home value
+7.4%
Median age
+6.8%

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 Michigan

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1,781,641 residents
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878,453 residents
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657,321 residents
Genesee County
405,280 residents
Washtenaw County
370,231 residents
Ottawa County
296,183 residents
Ingham County
282,540 residents
Kalamazoo County
261,426 residents

Aging-in-place in Oakland County

Oakland County is home to roughly 1,272,264 residents, of whom about 222,646 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.5%, 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 71.9% of homes in Oakland County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $302,800. 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 11.4% of Oakland 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.