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Oldest Cities in New York

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — New York

1 Calverton 60.5
2 North Hills 57.9
3 East Quogue 53.2
4 Ridge 52.9
5 Northport 52.2
6 Southold 51.9
7 Bayville 51.4
8 Amityville 51.0
9 Melville 50.8
10 East Aurora 50.2
11 Williamsville 49.7
12 Briarcliff Manor 49.6
13 Myers Corner 49.0
14 Great Neck Plaza 49.0
15 West Hills 48.5
16 Glens Falls North 48.5
17 Southport 48.4
18 Centerport 48.4
19 Warwick 48.4
20 Oakdale 48.2
21 Goshen 48.0
22 Bethpage 47.8
23 Albion 47.8
24 Seneca Falls 47.7
25 Lancaster 47.5
26 Smithtown 47.5
27 St. James 47.4
28 Valley Cottage 47.4
29 Manorville 47.4
30 Wappingers Falls 47.4
31 Elwood 47.2
32 Huntington 47.2
33 Kings Park 47.0
34 Wading River 47.0
35 Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 46.9
36 Bath 46.7
37 Dix Hills 46.7
38 Old Bethpage 46.5
39 Radisson 46.4
40 Congers 46.3
41 Orange Lake 46.3
42 Baldwinsville 46.2
43 Oneida 46.1
44 Croton-on-Hudson 46.0
45 Carmel 46.0
46 Horseheads 46.0
47 Herkimer 45.9
48 Fairport 45.9
49 Mount Sinai 45.8
50 Long Beach 45.8
51 Eastchester 45.8
52 East Massapequa 45.7
53 Malverne 45.6
54 Carle Place 45.6
55 North New Hyde Park 45.5
56 Tappan 45.5
57 Colonie 45.4
58 Fort Salonga 45.4
59 Big Flats 45.4
60 Stony Brook 45.4
61 Port Jefferson 45.3
62 Hastings-on-Hudson 45.3
63 East Northport 45.3
64 Country Knolls 45.0
65 New Windsor 45.0
66 Greenville CDP (Westchester County) 45.0
67 East Moriches 45.0
68 Jericho 44.9
69 Babylon 44.9
70 Springs 44.8
71 Rye Brook 44.8
72 Manhasset 44.7
73 Oceanside 44.6
74 Sayville 44.6
75 Westbury 44.6
76 West Seneca 44.3
77 South Huntington 44.3
78 Plainview 44.3
79 Stony Point 44.1
80 Johnstown 44.1
81 Nesconset 44.1
82 Riverhead 44.1
83 Islip 44.0
84 North Sea 44.0
85 North Wantagh 44.0
86 South Valley Stream 43.9
87 East Meadow 43.8
88 Rockville Centre 43.8
89 Nanuet 43.8
90 Commack 43.7
91 Salisbury 43.7
92 Bayport 43.7
93 East Setauket 43.7
94 Irondequoit 43.6
95 Floral Park 43.6
96 Malone 43.6
97 Massapequa 43.6
98 Blauvelt 43.6
99 New Hyde Park 43.5
100 South Lockport 43.5

Cities with the oldest median ages in New York often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Calverton has a median age of 60.5 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 Calverton's residents are over 60.5 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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