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Oldest Cities in Connecticut

Top 66 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Connecticut

1 Branford Center 52.9
2 Cheshire Village 50.3
3 Kensington 49.0
4 Glastonbury Center 48.9
5 Staples 48.7
6 Milford 46.7
7 Derby 46.3
8 Simsbury Center 46.2
9 Oakville 46.1
10 North Haven 46.1
11 Northford 46.0
12 Ridgefield 45.7
13 Orange 45.5
14 Newington 45.2
15 East Haven 45.2
16 Sandy Hook 44.6
17 Hazardville 44.6
18 New Canaan 44.6
19 Wethersfield 44.1
20 Greenwich 44.0
21 Shelton 43.9
22 Sherwood Manor 43.4
23 Torrington 43.4
24 Putnam 42.9
25 Pawcatuck 42.8
26 Terryville 42.3
27 Windsor Locks 42.1
28 Trumbull Center 41.7
29 Winsted 41.6
30 Southwood Acres 41.5
31 Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) 41.5
32 Portland 40.9
33 Bethel 40.9
34 Danbury 40.5
35 Old Greenwich 40.5
36 Wallingford Center 40.3
37 West Hartford 40.3
38 Norwalk 40.2
39 Ansonia 39.9
40 Riverside 39.8
41 Naugatuck 39.7
42 Daniels Farm 39.5
43 New Milford 39.5
44 Cos Cob 39.3
45 Middletown 39.0
46 Norwich 38.8
47 Groton 38.6
48 Meriden 38.6
49 Byram 38.3
50 East Hartford 38.3
51 Stamford 38.2
52 Bristol 38.2
53 Noroton 37.8
54 Waterbury 37.8
55 Rockville 37.6
56 Manchester 37.0
57 Thompsonville 36.9
58 Bridgeport 36.4
59 West Haven 36.0
60 New London 35.1
61 New Britain 34.8
62 Hartford 33.4
63 Willimantic 31.9
64 New Haven 31.9
65 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park 24.5
66 Storrs 20.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Connecticut often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Branford Center has a median age of 52.9 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Branford Center's residents are over 52.9 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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