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County overview

Queens County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Queens County

Population
2,360,826
Age 65+
16.5%
Median age
39.9
Owner-occupied
45.2%
With disability
9.9%
Median home value
$677,700
Median income
$82,431
Residents 65+
389,399
How Queens County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
0%
% owner-occupied
-30.2%
% with disability
-23.3%
Median household income
+9.7%
Median home value
+140.4%
Median age
+3.6%

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
New York County
1,645,867 residents
Suffolk County
1,524,486 residents
Bronx County
1,443,229 residents
Nassau County
1,389,160 residents
Westchester County
997,904 residents
Erie County
951,232 residents
Monroe County
756,406 residents

Aging-in-place in Queens County

Queens County is home to roughly 2,360,826 residents, of whom about 389,536 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.5%, in line with 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 45.2% of homes in Queens County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $677,700. 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 9.9% of Queens 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.