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County overview

Suffolk County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Suffolk County

Population
1,524,486
Age 65+
17.3%
Median age
41.7
Owner-occupied
81.8%
With disability
9.9%
Median home value
$490,800
Median income
$122,498
Residents 65+
263,382
How Suffolk County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+4.8%
% owner-occupied
+26.2%
% with disability
-23.3%
Median household income
+63%
Median home value
+74.1%
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
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 Suffolk County

Suffolk County is home to roughly 1,524,486 residents, of whom about 263,736 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.3%, 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 Suffolk County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $490,800. 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 9.9% of Suffolk 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.