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Oldest Cities in Ohio

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Ohio

1 Chesterland 53.6
2 Apple Valley 52.4
3 Richmond Heights 50.9
4 The Village of Indian Hill 50.7
5 Columbiana 50.5
6 Cortland 50.3
7 Seven Hills 50.3
8 Huron 50.2
9 Canfield 50.0
10 Vermilion 49.8
11 Portage Lakes 49.8
12 Brecksville 49.7
13 Hubbard 49.6
14 Beachwood 49.3
15 Kirtland 48.7
16 Independence 48.7
17 Munroe Falls 48.6
18 Clyde 48.6
19 Middleburg Heights 48.4
20 Centerville 48.4
21 St. Clairsville 48.0
22 Pepper Pike 47.6
23 New Franklin 47.5
24 Mack 47.3
25 Westlake 47.1
26 Finneytown 47.0
27 Milford 46.8
28 Lyndhurst 46.8
29 Mentor-on-the-Lake 46.6
30 Montrose-Ghent 46.6
31 Tallmadge 46.4
32 Mentor 46.3
33 Eastlake 46.3
34 Aurora 46.2
35 Brooklyn 46.1
36 Strongsville 46.0
37 North Canton 45.9
38 Forestville 45.8
39 Champion Heights 45.8
40 Norton 45.7
41 Belpre 45.5
42 Olmsted Falls 45.5
43 Willoughby 45.5
44 Port Clinton 45.4
45 North Royalton 45.3
46 Clayton 45.1
47 Macedonia 45.1
48 Broadview Heights 44.9
49 Fort Shawnee 44.7
50 Deer Park 44.6
51 Highland Heights 44.6
52 North Olmsted 44.5
53 Brookville 44.5
54 Sharonville 44.5
55 Solon 44.5
56 Brook Park 44.4
57 Sheffield Lake 44.3
58 Trotwood 44.3
59 Oregon 44.3
60 Montgomery 44.2
61 Canal Winchester 44.1
62 Kenwood 44.1
63 Twinsburg 43.9
64 Toronto 43.8
65 Avon Lake 43.7
66 Austintown 43.6
67 Howland Center 43.6
68 Rocky River 43.5
69 Bedford Heights 43.4
70 Amherst 43.4
71 Northwood 43.4
72 Bellbrook 43.4
73 Powell 43.3
74 Bay Village 43.3
75 Parma 43.2
76 Wickliffe 43.1
77 Covedale 43.1
78 Perry Heights 43.1
79 Bryan 43.1
80 Galion 43.0
81 Geneva 42.8
82 Hudson 42.8
83 Reading 42.6
84 Napoleon 42.6
85 Bedford 42.6
86 Canal Fulton 42.6
87 Grafton 42.5
88 Heath 42.5
89 Ironton 42.5
90 Worthington 42.4
91 Eaton 42.2
92 Mason 42.2
93 Girard 42.1
94 Wapakoneta 42.1
95 Niles 42.1
96 Landen 42.0
97 Carlisle 42.0
98 Shaker Heights 42.0
99 Dry Run 42.0
100 Willowick 42.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Ohio often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Chesterland has a median age of 53.6 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 Chesterland's residents are over 53.6 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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