Oldest Cities in Grand Est

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Grand Est

1 Strasbourg 42.3

2 Reims 42.3

3 Metz 42.3

4 Mulhouse 42.3

5 Nancy 42.3

6 Colmar 42.3

7 Troyes 42.3

8 Charleville-Mézières 42.3

9 Châlons-en-Champagne 42.3

10 Thionville 42.3

11 Épinal 42.3

12 Haguenau 42.3

13 Schiltigheim 42.3

14 Saint-Dizier 42.3

15 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 42.3

16 Chaumont 42.3

17 Illkirch-Graffenstaden 42.3

18 Épernay 42.3

19 Montigny-lès-Metz 42.3

20 Saint-Dié-des-Vosges 42.3

21 Sarreguemines 42.3

22 Verdun 42.3

23 Lunéville 42.3

24 Forbach 42.3

25 Saint-Louis 42.3

26 Sedan 42.3

27 Sélestat 42.3

28 Bar-le-Duc 42.3

29 Saint-Avold 42.3

30 Toul 42.3

31 Bischheim 42.3

32 Lingolsheim 42.3

33 Vitry-le-François 42.3

34 Laxou 42.3

35 Villers-lès-Nancy 42.3

36 Wittenheim 42.3

37 Yutz 42.3

38 Hayange 42.3

39 Illzach 42.3

40 Pont-à-Mousson 42.3

41 Longwy 42.3

42 Sarrebourg 42.3

43 La Chapelle-Saint-Luc 42.3

44 Romilly-sur-Seine 42.3

45 Freyming-Merlebach 42.3

46 Creutzwald 42.3

47 Woippy 42.3

48 Rixheim 42.3

49 Stiring-Wendel 42.3

50 Riedisheim 42.3

51 Kingersheim 42.3

52 Guebwiller 42.3

53 Saverne 42.3

54 Bischwiller 42.3

55 Fameck 42.3

56 Obernai 42.3

57 Ostwald 42.3

58 Saint-André-les-Vergers 42.3

59 Sainte-Savine 42.3

60 Cernay 42.3

61 Saint-Max 42.3

62 Marly 42.3

63 Rombas 42.3

64 Hœnheim 42.3

65 Florange 42.3

66 Jarville-la-Malgrange 42.3

67 Behren-lès-Forbach 42.3

68 Wittelsheim 42.3

69 Tinqueux 42.3

70 Amnéville 42.3

71 Gérardmer 42.3

72 Molsheim 42.3

73 Maizières-lès-Metz 42.3

74 Villerupt 42.3

75 Hombourg-Haut 42.3

76 Erstein 42.3

77 Brumath 42.3

78 Remiremont 42.3

79 Dombasle-sur-Meurthe 42.3

80 Maxéville 42.3

81 Moyeuvre-Grande 42.3

82 Hagondange 42.3

83 Wissembourg 42.3

84 Jarny 42.3

85 Langres 42.3

86 Golbey 42.3

87 Mont-Saint-Martin 42.3

88 Rethel 42.3

89 Thann 42.3

90 Pfastatt 42.3

91 Talange 42.3

92 Malzéville 42.3

93 Essey-lès-Nancy 42.3

94 Neufchâteau 42.3

95 Thaon-les-Vosges 42.3

96 Revin 42.3

97 Wintzenheim 42.3

98 Tomblaine 42.3

99 Saint-Nicolas-de-Port 42.3

100 Givet 42.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Grand Est often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Strasbourg has a median age of 42.3 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 Strasbourg's residents are over 42.3 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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