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Oldest Cities in Pennsylvania

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Pennsylvania

1 White Oak 54.3
2 Swoyersville 53.3
3 Blakely 52.8
4 Richboro 52.7
5 Willow Street 52.1
6 Doylestown 51.0
7 Murrysville 50.9
8 Economy 50.8
9 Exeter 50.8
10 Wyomissing 50.4
11 St. Marys 50.3
12 Elkins Park 50.2
13 Spring House 49.6
14 New Kensington 49.5
15 Middletown 49.2
16 Hermitage 49.1
17 Harleysville 49.0
18 Natrona Heights 48.9
19 Bethel Park 48.9
20 Aliquippa 48.9
21 Homeacre-Lyndora 48.6
22 Wyndmoor 48.5
23 Shiloh 48.4
24 Monessen 48.2
25 Lower Burrell 47.5
26 Chestnut Hill 47.2
27 Old Forge 47.2
28 New Freedom 47.1
29 Hollidaysburg 47.1
30 Jeannette 46.7
31 Whitfield 46.5
32 Turtle Creek 46.3
33 Northwest Harborcreek 46.2
34 Treasure Lake 46.2
35 Boothwyn 46.0
36 Ellwood City 45.9
37 Dickson City 45.8
38 Pleasant Hills 45.7
39 Dorneyville 45.7
40 Punxsutawney 45.7
41 Fox Chapel 45.6
42 Johnstown 45.4
43 Columbia 45.4
44 Trooper 45.4
45 Hershey 45.2
46 Fort Washington 45.2
47 Oakmont 45.1
48 Bellefonte 45.0
49 Penn Wynne 45.0
50 West Mifflin 44.7
51 Forest Hills 44.7
52 Blue Bell 44.5
53 Nazareth 44.5
54 Warren 44.4
55 Glenshaw 44.4
56 Broomall 44.3
57 Allison Park 44.2
58 Newtown Grant 44.2
59 Jefferson Hills 44.1
60 Yeadon 44.1
61 Clarks Summit 44.0
62 Mountain Top 44.0
63 Archbald 44.0
64 Latrobe 43.9
65 Monroeville 43.8
66 Whitehall 43.7
67 Montgomeryville 43.6
68 Crafton 43.6
69 Village Green-Green Ridge 43.6
70 Wayne 43.6
71 Camp Hill 43.6
72 Ancient Oaks 43.5
73 McKees Rocks 43.5
74 Plum 43.5
75 Palmerton 43.4
76 Blandon 43.4
77 Maple Glen 43.2
78 Somerset 43.1
79 Arlington Heights 43.1
80 Weigelstown 43.1
81 Brookhaven 43.0
82 Titusville 43.0
83 Media 43.0
84 Franklin 43.0
85 Sharon 42.8
86 Merion Station 42.8
87 Ambridge 42.8
88 Hellertown 42.7
89 Munhall 42.6
90 Uniontown 42.5
91 Carbondale 42.5
92 Mount Carmel 42.5
93 Oil City 42.5
94 Northampton 42.4
95 Paoli 42.4
96 South Williamsport 42.4
97 Wescosville 42.2
98 Linglestown 42.2
99 Baldwin 42.1
100 Audubon 42.1

Cities with the oldest median ages in Pennsylvania often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. White Oak has a median age of 54.3 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 White Oak's residents are over 54.3 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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