Onondaga County, New York · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Onondaga County, New York
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Onondaga County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Onondaga County, NY scores 8.8/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 36,482 residents aged 75+, growing 8.3%, against 24 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.8/10
Strong
Population 75+
36,482
8.3% growth
Licensed homes
24
current supply
Demand rating
5.1/10
Moderate
Why Onondaga County ranks here
Onondaga County scores 8.8/10 (Strong) because its 36,482 seniors 75+ are growing 8.3% against just 24 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 0.9 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $58,273 and median home value of $200,200 signal the local private-pay base.
Onondaga County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
36,482
75+ growth (10-yr)
8.3%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
24
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County has 24 licensed assisted living homes, serving 36,482 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Onondaga County a good market for assisted living?
Onondaga County scores 8.8 out of 10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 8.3%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Onondaga County?
The 75+ population in Onondaga County is projected to change 8.3% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Onondaga County
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the New York state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.