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County overview

Nassau County

New York - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Nassau County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Nassau County

Population
1,389,160
Age 65+
18.0%
Median age
41.7
Owner-occupied
81.8%
With disability
8.8%
Median home value
$633,800
Median income
$137,709
Residents 65+
250,475
How Nassau County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+9.1%
% owner-occupied
+26.2%
% with disability
-31.8%
Median household income
+83.2%
Median home value
+124.8%
Median age
+8.3%

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 York

Kings County
2,679,620 residents
Queens County
2,360,826 residents
New York County
1,645,867 residents
Suffolk County
1,524,486 residents
Bronx County
1,443,229 residents
Westchester County
997,904 residents
Erie County
951,232 residents
Monroe County
756,406 residents

Aging-in-place in Nassau County

Nassau County is home to roughly 1,389,160 residents, of whom about 250,049 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.0%, 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 81.8% of homes in Nassau County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $633,800. 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 8.8% of Nassau 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.