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Median Age-Northwest Region
Current Value
41.4
Definition
Comparison
Story Behind the Curve
The median age was estimated to be 40.5 years in Franklin County and 48.7 years in Grand Isle County in 2020. All municipalities in the region saw the median age of residents increase between 2000 and 2020.
Baby boomers have reached or will soon reach retirement age, with many planning to “age in place.” The large generation of millennials have been facing issues of affordability and uncertainty since they entered the housing market.
Why Is This Important?
A person’s age is highly predictive of their housing needs, preferences, and experience.