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County overview

Hays County

Texas - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Hays County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Hays County

Population
245,351
Age 65+
11.4%
Median age
33.2
Owner-occupied
62.8%
With disability
11.1%
Median home value
$335,700
Median income
$79,990
Residents 65+
28,057
How Hays County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-30.9%
% owner-occupied
-3.1%
% with disability
-14%
Median household income
+6.4%
Median home value
+19.1%
Median age
-13.8%

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.

Local Age At Home Pro's

Top-rated contractors in Texas

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

Aging-in-place in Hays County

Hays County is home to roughly 245,351 residents, of whom about 27,970 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 11.4%, well below 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 62.8% of homes in Hays County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $335,700. 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 11.1% of Hays 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.