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County overview

Chittenden County

Vermont - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Chittenden County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Chittenden County

Population
168,309
Age 65+
15.9%
Median age
36.7
Owner-occupied
63.4%
With disability
11.2%
Median home value
$378,300
Median income
$89,494
Residents 65+
26,697
How Chittenden County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-3.6%
% owner-occupied
-2.2%
% with disability
-13.2%
Median household income
+19.1%
Median home value
+34.2%
Median age
-4.7%

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 Chittenden County

Chittenden County is home to roughly 168,309 residents, of whom about 26,761 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.9%, 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 63.4% of homes in Chittenden County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $378,300. 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 11.2% of Chittenden 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.