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Oldest Cities in New Jersey

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — New Jersey

1 Crestwood Village 71.5
2 Holiday City-Berkeley 70.0
3 Brigantine 59.2
4 Beach Haven West 59.1
5 Margate City 57.9
6 Ocean City 57.3
7 Mystic Island 56.8
8 Franklin Center 56.4
9 Ventnor City 56.1
10 Leisure Village 54.9
11 Pompton Plains 53.3
12 Englewood Cliffs 49.9
13 Whippany 49.4
14 Paramus 49.1
15 Mountainside 48.7
16 Oceanport 48.3
17 Bargaintown 48.2
18 Ashland 48.2
19 Lincoln Park 48.0
20 Emerson 47.9
21 Lyons 47.8
22 Wildwood 47.7
23 Manasquan 47.6
24 Norwood 47.5
25 Wanaque 47.3
26 Fort Lee 47.2
27 Smithville 47.1
28 Tinton Falls 47.1
29 Springdale 47.1
30 Roseland 47.0
31 Franklin Lakes 46.9
32 The Hills 46.9
33 Little Silver 46.8
34 Troy Hills 46.7
35 Neshanic Station 46.7
36 Basking Ridge 46.6
37 Park Ridge 46.6
38 Yardville 46.5
39 Atco 46.5
40 Lake Hopatcong 46.5
41 Towaco 46.4
42 Watchung 46.4
43 Leonia 46.4
44 North Caldwell 46.2
45 Hamilton Square 46.2
46 Laurence Harbor 46.1
47 Morganville 46.0
48 North Haledon 46.0
49 Martinsville 45.9
50 Oak Ridge 45.8
51 Linwood 45.8
52 Moorestown-Lenola 45.8
53 Mount Arlington 45.7
54 Allendale 45.7
55 Maywood 45.6
56 Eatontown 45.5
57 Spotswood 45.4
58 Ledgewood 45.3
59 Woodcliff Lake 45.2
60 Rockaway 45.2
61 Succasunna 45.1
62 Greentree 45.1
63 Kendall Park 45.1
64 Hammonton 45.1
65 Cresskill 45.0
66 Point Pleasant 44.9
67 Cape May Court House 44.9
68 Lake Mohawk 44.9
69 Old Tappan 44.8
70 Little Ferry 44.8
71 New Providence 44.7
72 Northfield 44.7
73 Villas 44.6
74 Barrington 44.6
75 Carneys Point 44.6
76 Woodland Park 44.3
77 Middlesex 44.3
78 Hasbrouck Heights 44.2
79 Green Knoll 44.1
80 Carlstadt 44.0
81 Heathcote 44.0
82 Bloomingdale 44.0
83 Packanack Lake 43.9
84 Union Beach 43.7
85 Belmar 43.6
86 Ringwood 43.6
87 Oradell 43.5
88 Somers Point 43.5
89 Beckett 43.4
90 Lincroft 43.4
91 Flanders 43.4
92 Colonia 43.3
93 Palisades Park 43.2
94 Keyport 43.2
95 Totowa 43.1
96 Old Bridge 43.1
97 Raritan 43.1
98 Rumson 43.1
99 Englewood 43.0
100 Browns Mills 42.9

Cities with the oldest median ages in New Jersey often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Crestwood Village has a median age of 71.5 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 Crestwood Village's residents are over 71.5 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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