05/06/2026
Information that we all need to know.
GEORGIA'S AGING POPULATION •
Georgia has the 9th fastest-growing 60+ population in the entire United States
• There are currently 1.6 million Georgians aged 65 and older
• By 2030, more than 20% of Georgia's total population will be 60 or older — a 34% increase from 2012
• Georgia's 65+ population grew nearly 16% between 2020 and 2024 alone
• In 2026, the oldest Baby Boomers are turning 80 BABY BOOMER WEALTH — THE FACTS
• Baby Boomers control 51% of ALL wealth in the United States — $83 trillion
• The average Boomer aged 65–74 owns a home valued around $320,000
• The average Boomer has retirement savings near $200,000 — with many well above $1 million
• Boomers hold $15 trillion in 401(k) and IRA accounts
• Real estate is their #1 tangible asset — and selling the family home is almost always how senior care gets funded
SENIOR HOUSING COSTS IN GEORGIA (2026) • Assisted Living: $4,090/month (studio) to $5,995/month (2-bedroom) • Independent Living: $3,085/month (studio) to $4,500/month (2-bedroom) • Memory Care: $5,595/month to $6,538/month • In-home care: $25–$30/hour — rising 8–10% per year •
Senior living costs have increased every single year and show no signs of slowing
THE PERSONAL CARE HOME SHORTAGE
• Georgia's Community Care Services Program (CCSP) — which helps seniors access personal care homes — has LIMITED slots and forms waitlists when full
• 1 in 5 home care agencies raised their rates in 2025 alone
• Falling marriage and birth rates mean fewer family members available to serve as caregivers
• Demand for senior housing is growing faster than supply — every single day
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