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Oldest Cities in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Virginia

1 Lake of the Woods 51.8
2 Smithfield 46.9
3 Great Falls 46.8
4 Abingdon 46.8
5 Massanetta Springs 46.6
6 McLean 46.2
7 Braddock 46.1
8 Long Branch 46.0
9 Wolf Trap 45.8
10 Wytheville 45.8
11 Difficult Run 45.7
12 Fort Hunt 45.5
13 South Boston 45.5
14 Stuarts Draft 45.1
15 Madison Heights 44.8
16 Floris 44.7
17 Lansdowne 44.5
18 Fairfax Station 44.5
19 Marion 44.2
20 Hollins 44.0
21 Mount Vernon 44.0
22 Bedford 43.6
23 Brandermill 43.4
24 Franklin Farm 43.0
25 Lake Barcroft 42.9
26 Bristol 42.6
27 Rockwood 42.4
28 Cave Spring 42.3
29 Crosspointe 42.3
30 Forest 42.1
31 Bon Air 42.0
32 Galax 41.9
33 Mechanicsville 41.8
34 Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) 41.7
35 Richlands 41.6
36 Kings Park West 41.5
37 Dunn Loring 41.5
38 South Run 41.5
39 Covington 41.5
40 Poquoson 41.4
41 Ashburn 41.3
42 Springfield 41.3
43 Dranesville 41.3
44 Chester 41.2
45 Midlothian 41.2
46 Vienna 41.2
47 Fishersville 41.2
48 East Highland Park 41.1
49 Big Stone Gap 41.1
50 Staunton 41.0
51 Gloucester Point 40.9
52 Woodlake 40.9
53 Danville 40.8
54 Annandale 40.8
55 Franconia 40.7
56 Lake Monticello 40.7
57 Chantilly 40.6
58 Belmont 40.6
59 Franklin 40.5
60 Mantua 40.5
61 Belle Haven 40.5
62 Lowes Island 40.4
63 Greenbriar 40.4
64 Burke 40.3
65 Salem 40.3
66 Reston 40.2
67 Martinsville 40.2
68 Timberlake 40.2
69 Fair Lakes 40.2
70 Glen Allen 40.1
71 Oakton 40.0
72 Laurel Hill 40.0
73 Tuckahoe 39.9
74 Pulaski 39.8
75 Vinton 39.7
76 Buckhall 39.5
77 Montrose 39.5
78 Sandston 39.5
79 Emporia 39.5
80 Falls Church 39.4
81 Wyndham 39.4
82 Kingstowne 39.2
83 Collinsville 39.2
84 West Springfield 39.1
85 Hollymead 39.1
86 Montclair 39.0
87 Newington Forest 39.0
88 Crozet 39.0
89 Woodstock 39.0
90 Waynesboro 38.9
91 New Baltimore 38.8
92 Suffolk 38.7
93 Groveton 38.7
94 Cascades 38.7
95 Falmouth 38.7
96 Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) 38.6
97 Short Pump 38.5
98 Colonial Heights 38.5
99 Burke Centre 38.5
100 Warrenton 38.5

Cities with the oldest median ages in Virginia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Lake of the Woods has a median age of 51.8 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 Lake of the Woods's residents are over 51.8 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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