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County overview

Monroe County

Pennsylvania - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Monroe County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Monroe County

Population
168,128
Age 65+
18.3%
Median age
43.5
Owner-occupied
78.7%
With disability
14.0%
Median home value
$221,100
Median income
$80,656
Residents 65+
30,720
How Monroe County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+10.9%
% owner-occupied
+21.5%
% with disability
+8.5%
Median household income
+7.3%
Median home value
-21.6%
Median age
+13%

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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Top-rated contractors in Pennsylvania

Contractors serving Monroe County and the broader Pennsylvania region. Please verify they meet your licensing and insurance needs.

Aging-in-place in Monroe County

Monroe County is home to roughly 168,128 residents, of whom about 30,767 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.3%, 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 78.7% of homes in Monroe County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $221,100. 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 Monroe 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.