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Oldest Cities in Texas

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Oldest Cities — Texas

1 Pecan Plantation 63.2
2 Bulverde 53.9
3 Fredericksburg 53.6
4 Windcrest 53.5
5 Lago Vista 50.6
6 Rockport 50.3
7 Lakeway 50.3
8 Luling 50.3
9 Fairview 50.1
10 Granbury 50.1
11 Lakehills 49.7
12 Gun Barrel City 49.0
13 Kingsland 48.0
14 Canyon Lake 47.8
15 Lucas 46.8
16 Colleyville 46.3
17 Granite Shoals 46.1
18 Nassau Bay 45.8
19 Highland Park 45.6
20 Helotes 45.6
21 Vidor 45.6
22 Fair Oaks Ranch 45.5
23 Parker 45.5
24 Shady Hollow 45.4
25 Bellaire 45.1
26 San Leon 45.1
27 Georgetown 44.3
28 Keller 44.1
29 Woodway 44.1
30 Santa Fe 44.0
31 Alpine 44.0
32 Willow Park 43.9
33 Sandy Oaks 43.4
34 Terrell Hills 43.2
35 Highland Village 43.1
36 Heath 43.1
37 Flower Mound 43.0
38 Trophy Club 42.9
39 Robstown 42.7
40 Southlake 42.6
41 Sugar Land 42.5
42 Sunnyvale 42.5
43 Willis 42.3
44 Brady 42.2
45 Lumberton 42.0
46 Aransas Pass 42.0
47 DeSoto 41.9
48 Burnet 41.4
49 West University Place 41.3
50 Groves 41.1
51 Kerrville 41.0
52 Taylor 41.0
53 Lindale 40.8
54 Burkburnett 40.8
55 Kennedale 40.7
56 Missouri City 40.6
57 Alamo Heights 40.6
58 Denison 40.6
59 The Woodlands 40.5
60 Sachse 40.5
61 Coppell 40.5
62 Lampasas 40.5
63 Richland Hills 40.4
64 Elgin 40.4
65 Gatesville 40.4
66 Scenic Oaks 40.2
67 Lantana 40.2
68 Lake Dallas 40.1
69 Murphy 40.0
70 Galveston 40.0
71 Grapevine 40.0
72 Friendswood 39.7
73 Atlanta 39.7
74 Port Neches 39.6
75 Iowa Park 39.6
76 Seabrook 39.6
77 Rockwall 39.6
78 North Richland Hills 39.5
79 Cinco Ranch 39.4
80 Briar 39.4
81 Carthage 39.4
82 Benbrook 39.3
83 Plano 39.3
84 Rockdale 39.3
85 Rusk 39.3
86 Leon Valley 39.2
87 Liberty 39.2
88 Floresville 39.2
89 Timberwood Park 39.2
90 Aledo 39.1
91 Kirby 39.1
92 Cuero 39.0
93 Jersey Village 39.0
94 Roanoke 38.9
95 Sulphur Springs 38.8
96 Port Isabel 38.8
97 Pecan Grove 38.8
98 La Marque 38.8
99 Palmview 38.8
100 Corinth 38.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Texas often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Pecan Plantation has a median age of 63.2 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 Pecan Plantation's residents are over 63.2 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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