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County overview

Summit County

Ohio - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Summit County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Summit County

Population
539,361
Age 65+
18.6%
Median age
41.1
Owner-occupied
66.9%
With disability
13.4%
Median home value
$182,500
Median income
$68,360
Residents 65+
100,350
How Summit County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+12.7%
% owner-occupied
+3.2%
% with disability
+3.9%
Median household income
-9%
Median home value
-35.3%
Median age
+6.8%

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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Aging-in-place in Summit County

Summit County is home to roughly 539,361 residents, of whom about 100,321 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.6%, 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 66.9% of homes in Summit County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $182,500. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. 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 13.4% of Summit 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.