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County overview

Santa Fe County

New Mexico - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Santa Fe County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Santa Fe County

Population
154,481
Age 65+
25.9%
Median age
47.7
Owner-occupied
71.5%
With disability
14.0%
Median home value
$374,200
Median income
$70,522
Residents 65+
40,005
How Santa Fe County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+57%
% owner-occupied
+10.3%
% with disability
+8.5%
Median household income
-6.2%
Median home value
+32.7%
Median age
+23.9%

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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Aging-in-place in Santa Fe County

Santa Fe County is home to roughly 154,481 residents, of whom about 40,011 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 25.9%, well 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 71.5% of homes in Santa Fe County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $374,200. 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 14.0% of Santa Fe 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.