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Oldest Cities in United States

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Oldest Cities — United States

1 Leisure World MD 76.9
2 Desert Palms CA 76.2
3 Laguna Woods CA 75.0
4 Sun City West AZ 74.9
5 Pelican Bay FL 73.8
6 The Villages FL 73.6
7 Sun Lakes AZ 73.4
8 Green Valley AZ 73.3
9 Sun City AZ 72.5
10 On Top of the World FL 72.3
11 Saddlebrooke AZ 71.6
12 Crestwood Village NJ 71.5
13 Longboat Key FL 71.5
14 The Meadows FL 71.4
15 Tellico Village TN 70.7
16 Sun City Center FL 70.0
17 Holiday City-Berkeley NJ 70.0
18 Fairfield Glade TN 70.0
19 Hot Springs Village AR 69.8
20 Palm Beach FL 69.7
21 Venice FL 68.7
22 South Pasadena FL 68.4
23 Iona FL 68.3
24 Sanibel FL 68.2
25 Englewood FL 68.2
26 St. James NC 68.1
27 Rotonda FL 68.0
28 Marco Island FL 67.7
29 Naples FL 67.6
30 Citrus Hills FL 67.3
31 Micco FL 67.2
32 Punta Gorda FL 66.5
33 Fort Myers Beach FL 66.5
34 Skidaway Island GA 66.4
35 Lady Lake FL 66.2
36 West Vero Corridor FL 66.2
37 Gold Canyon AZ 66.1
38 Siesta Key FL 66.0
39 Sugarmill Woods FL 66.0
40 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) AZ 66.0
41 Williamson AZ 65.9
42 Zephyrhills West FL 65.8
43 Rainbow Springs FL 65.7
44 Palmer Ranch FL 65.6
45 Estero FL 65.4
46 Pine Ridge CDP (Citrus County) FL 65.2
47 Rancho Mirage CA 65.0
48 Wickenburg AZ 64.9
49 Daytona Beach Shores FL 64.8
50 Rio Vista CA 64.7
51 Hudson FL 64.4
52 Osprey FL 64.2
53 Ocean Shores WA 64.0
54 North Fort Myers FL 63.7
55 Pecan Plantation TX 63.2
56 Ocean Pines MD 63.0
57 Laurel FL 62.9
58 Cortez FL 62.8
59 Litchfield Beach SC 62.7
60 Mesquite NV 62.4
61 Treasure Island FL 62.3
62 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL 62.2
63 St. Pete Beach FL 62.2
64 Wildwood FL 62.2
65 Fortuna Foothills AZ 62.0
66 Little River SC 61.8
67 Ormond-by-the-Sea FL 61.8
68 Eldorado at Santa Fe NM 61.7
69 Golden Valley AZ 61.5
70 Oak Island NC 61.5
71 Hardeeville SC 61.4
72 Cambria CA 61.4
73 Seal Beach CA 61.2
74 Bonita Springs FL 61.2
75 Floral City FL 61.2
76 Garden City SC 61.2
77 Fountain Hills AZ 60.8
78 North Myrtle Beach SC 60.8
79 Cypress Lake FL 60.7
80 Estes Park CO 60.7
81 Black Mountain NC 60.6
82 Calverton NY 60.5
83 Hernando FL 60.4
84 Murrells Inlet SC 60.4
85 Cave Creek AZ 60.3
86 Prescott AZ 60.3
87 Sequim WA 60.3
88 East Harwich MA 60.1
89 Hilton Head Island SC 59.9
90 Fort Mohave AZ 59.8
91 Florence OR 59.7
92 Cape Canaveral FL 59.5
93 Yarmouth Port MA 59.4
94 Port Townsend WA 59.4
95 East Falmouth MA 59.3
96 Miramar Beach FL 59.3
97 Brigantine NJ 59.2
98 King City OR 59.2
99 Beach Haven West NJ 59.1
100 St. Simons GA 59.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in United States often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Leisure World has a median age of 76.9 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 Leisure World's residents are over 76.9 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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