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County overview

Essex County

New Jersey - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Essex County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Essex County

Population
853,374
Age 65+
13.8%
Median age
37.6
Owner-occupied
44.7%
With disability
11.7%
Median home value
$466,500
Median income
$73,785
Residents 65+
117,405
How Essex County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-16.4%
% owner-occupied
-31%
% with disability
-9.3%
Median household income
-1.8%
Median home value
+65.5%
Median age
-2.3%

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 New Jersey

Bergen County
953,243 residents
Middlesex County
860,147 residents
Hudson County
712,029 residents
Monmouth County
643,064 residents
Ocean County
638,691 residents
Union County
572,079 residents
Camden County
522,581 residents
Passaic County
519,986 residents

Aging-in-place in Essex County

Essex County is home to roughly 853,374 residents, of whom about 117,766 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.8%, 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 44.7% of homes in Essex County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $466,500. 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 11.7% of Essex 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.