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America Needs More Aging-Ready Homes

The nation's population is rapidly aging — but the nation's housing stock isn't suitable for what's coming

AARP Livable Communities

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1 of every 5 people in the United States — or 20 percent of the nation's population — will be age 65 or older by 2030. 

By 2034, people age 65 or over will outnumber children age 17 or younger. 

  • Click on the images below for more information about each.
  • Scroll down to find links to free AARP publications about housing solutions and options for people of all ages. 
  • The data and graphics on this page are current as of May 2023

    • Few Homes in the United States Support Aging in Place

    A graphic featuring a map of the United States with data about the percentage of homes that are aging-ready

    source: Census.gov

    Very Few Homes Are Accessible for People With Disabilities

    An infographic with stats, facts and charts about housing accessibility in the United States

    Source: Census.gov

    Links to Free Housing Publications from AARP

    Or visit the AARP Livable Communities Housing Archive for links to each of these publications as well as videos, articles and more. 

     

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