Oldest Cities in Rhône-Alpes

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Rhône-Alpes

1 La Ravoire 42.3

2 Romagnat 42.3

3 Gleizé 42.3

4 Villars 42.3

5 Portes-lès-Valence 42.3

6 Le Teil 42.3

7 Dardilly 42.3

8 Meythet 42.3

9 Crest 42.3

10 Charvieu-Chavagneux 42.3

11 Craponne 42.3

12 Unieux 42.3

13 Livron-sur-Drôme 42.3

14 Grigny-sur-Rhône 42.3

15 Lempdes 42.3

16 Bourg-Saint-Andéol 42.3

17 Chaponost 42.3

18 Évian-les-Bains 42.3

19 Veauche 42.3

20 Claix 42.3

21 Cébazat 42.3

22 Bourg-Saint-Maurice 42.3

23 Roussillon 42.3

24 Monistrol-sur-Loire 42.3

25 Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux 42.3

26 La Ricamarie 42.3

27 Vizille 42.3

28 Feurs 42.3

29 Ambert 42.3

30 Moirans 42.3

31 Mably 42.3

32 Ferney-Voltaire 42.3

33 Ugine 42.3

34 Tullins 42.3

35 Saint-Marcellin 42.3

36 Le Coteau 42.3

37 Sorbiers 42.3

38 Saint-Flour 42.3

39 Meximieux 42.3

40 Commentry 42.3

41 Neuville-sur-Saône 42.3

42 Brioude 42.3

43 Saint-Genis-Pouilly 42.3

44 Seyssins 42.3

45 Villard-Bonnot 42.3

46 Nyons 42.3

47 Yssingeaux 42.3

48 La Tour-du-Pin 42.3

49 La Mulatière 42.3

50 Fontaines-sur-Saône 42.3

51 La Tronche 42.3

52 Ville-la-Grand 42.3

53 Trévoux 42.3

54 Pontcharra 42.3

55 Vif 42.3

56 Saint-Péray 42.3

57 Domène 42.3

58 Le Péage-de-Roussillon 42.3

59 Allières-et-Risset 42.3

60 La Talaudière 42.3

61 Divonne-les-Bains 42.3

62 Saint-Genest-Lerpt 42.3

63 Saint-Genis-les-Ollières 42.3

64 La Grand-Croix 42.3

65 Sury-le-Comtal 42.3

66 Mornant 42.3

67 Barberaz 42.3

68 Le Cendre 42.3

69 Lentilly 42.3

70 Anse 42.3

71 La Voulte-sur-Rhône 42.3

72 Megève 42.3

73 Lezoux 42.3

74 La Mure 42.3

75 Beynost 42.3

76 Aurec-sur-Loire 42.3

77 Chasse-sur-Rhône 42.3

78 Tignieu 42.3

79 Amplepuis 42.3

80 Thyez 42.3

81 Saint-Alban-Leysse 42.3

82 Pont-Évêque 42.3

83 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule 42.3

84 Saint-Galmier 42.3

85 Publier 42.3

86 Saint-Jorioz 42.3

87 Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux 42.3

88 Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or 42.3

89 Châtel-Guyon 42.3

90 Sainte-Sigolène 42.3

91 Arpajon-sur-Cère 42.3

92 Jonage 42.3

93 Chabeuil 42.3

94 Poisy 42.3

95 L'Arbresle 42.3

96 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier 42.3

97 Belleville 42.3

98 La Verpillière 42.3

99 Péronnas 42.3

100 Gières 42.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Rhône-Alpes often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. La Ravoire 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 La Ravoire'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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