59.3M
Americans were age 65 or older in 2023.
The U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey estimated 59,307,056 people age 65 and over nationwide.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2023Research reference · Updated October 20, 2026
Aging in place and home accessibility statistics.
A citable collection of national data on aging at home, accessibility needs, falls, and remodeling. Each figure links to its original source and date.
Browse the statisticsFor homeowners, writers, and families
The case for a home that keeps working.
Home accessibility is not one-size-fits-all. It can mean a safer bathroom, a more dependable entry, better lighting, or a practical repair that removes a daily frustration. These sources help put those decisions in context without treating a statistic as a substitute for an individual assessment.
Use the anchors below to cite a specific figure. The source links open the original research in a new tab.
Citable figures
Six statistics worth knowing.
77%
of adults 50 and older want to remain in their homes for the long term.
AARP reported this result from its 2021 national Home and Community Preferences Survey.
AARP, Home and Community Preferences Survey, 202143%
of adults 50 and older think they will need changes to their current home as they age.
AARP's 2024 survey reports that bathroom changes and improved access into and around the home are the most commonly anticipated updates.
AARP, Home and Community Preferences Survey, 202472%
of adults 50 and older planning modifications expect bathroom updates.
AARP's 2024 research identifies bathroom changes, such as grab bars and no-slip tile, as the most cited modification. Improved access into and around the home follows at 71%.
AARP, Home and Community Preferences Survey, 202427.6%
of U.S. adults age 65 and older reported at least one fall in 2020.
That represents 14,058,840 older adults. The CDC analysis also recorded 38,742 unintentional fall deaths among older adults in 2021.
CDC, MMWR, 2020–2021$510B
was spent on remodeling and repairs to owner-occupied homes in 2023.
Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies calculated this national total from the latest American Housing Survey benchmark data.
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, January 2025How to read these figures
Good planning starts with the home in front of you.
National surveys show the scale of the need. They cannot tell a homeowner which changes are right for a particular house, mobility need, or budget. A useful plan begins with the routes and routines that feel difficult now, then focuses on changes that make daily life safer and more comfortable.
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Built from published research, not estimates.
Every figure on this page is drawn from the linked source beside it. The collection uses published national data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AARP, and Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. This page will be refreshed when a key source publishes a newer comparable figure. Figures are kept in their original units and are described with the source year so readers can cite them accurately.
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LL Thompson Remodeling. “Aging in Place and Home Accessibility Statistics.” Updated October 20, 2026. https://llthompsonremodeling.com/aging-in-place-statistics
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