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County overview

Passaic County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Passaic County

Population
519,986
Age 65+
15.1%
Median age
37.8
Owner-occupied
52.4%
With disability
9.0%
Median home value
$413,500
Median income
$84,465
Residents 65+
78,440
How Passaic County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-8.5%
% owner-occupied
-19.1%
% with disability
-30.2%
Median household income
+12.4%
Median home value
+46.7%
Median age
-1.8%

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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860,147 residents
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Aging-in-place in Passaic County

Passaic County is home to roughly 519,986 residents, of whom about 78,518 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.1%, 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 52.4% of homes in Passaic County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $413,500. 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 9.0% of Passaic 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.