Oldest Cities in North Holland

Top 64 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — North Holland

1 Limmen 42.8

2 Naarden 42.8

3 Zandvoort 42.8

4 Velserbroek 42.8

5 Julianadorp 42.8

6 Uitgeest 42.8

7 Laren 42.8

8 Opmeer 42.8

9 Dapperbuurt 42.8

10 Kudelstaart 42.8

11 Zaandijk 42.8

12 Anna Paulowna 42.8

13 Ouderkerk aan de Amstel 42.8

14 Zwanenburg 42.8

15 Oosteinde 42.8

16 Edam 42.8

17 Enkhuizen 42.8

18 Andijk 42.8

19 Den Burg 42.8

20 Kortenhoef 42.8

21 Muiden 42.8

22 Zuid-Scharwoude 42.8

23 Sint Pancras 42.8

24 Warmenhuizen 42.8

25 Nieuw-Loosdrecht 42.8

26 Broek op Langedijk 42.8

27 Obdam 42.8

28 Noord-Scharwoude 42.8

29 Kerkelanden 42.8

30 Bennebroek 42.8

31 Blaricum 42.8

32 Akersloot 42.8

33 Heemskerk 42.8

34 Haarlem 42.8

35 Zaanstad 42.8

36 Hoofddorp 42.8

37 Alkmaar 42.8

38 Amsterdam-Zuidoost 42.8

39 Hilversum 42.8

40 Purmerend 42.8

41 Amstelveen 42.8

42 Zaandam 42.8

43 Hoorn 42.8

44 Velsen-Zuid 42.8

45 Den Helder 42.8

46 Heerhugowaard 42.8

47 Medemblik 42.8

48 Huizen 42.8

49 Amsterdam 42.8

50 Beverwijk 42.8

51 Castricum 42.8

52 IJmuiden 42.8

53 Nieuw-Vennep 42.8

54 Bussum 42.8

55 Bergen 42.8

56 Uithoorn 42.8

57 Heemstede 42.8

58 Diemen 42.8

59 Assendelft 42.8

60 Heiloo 42.8

61 Aalsmeer 42.8

62 Volendam 42.8

63 Schagen 42.8

64 Weesp 42.8

Cities with the oldest median ages in North Holland often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Limmen has a median age of 42.8 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 Limmen's residents are over 42.8 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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