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Oldest Cities in Washington

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Washington

1 Ocean Shores 64.0
2 Sequim 60.3
3 Port Townsend 59.4
4 Clarkston Heights-Vineland 55.8
5 Camano 55.2
6 Lake Goodwin 52.4
7 Vashon 51.7
8 Suncrest 50.4
9 Anacortes 49.5
10 Bainbridge Island 49.0
11 Gig Harbor 47.6
12 Maplewood 47.4
13 Wollochet 47.1
14 Lake Shore 46.8
15 Hockinson 46.4
16 Edmonds 46.3
17 Felida 46.1
18 Normandy Park 46.1
19 Brier 45.9
20 Mercer Island 45.8
21 Maltby 45.7
22 West Clarkston-Highland 45.5
23 Barberton 45.1
24 Fircrest 44.9
25 Hobart 44.4
26 Mukilteo 44.3
27 Cottage Lake 44.2
28 Union Hill-Novelty Hill 44.0
29 Buckley 44.0
30 Otis Orchards-East Farms 43.8
31 Finley 43.7
32 Salmon Creek 43.6
33 Rochester 43.3
34 Poulsbo 43.2
35 Lake Morton-Berrydale 43.0
36 Snohomish 42.9
37 Lake Forest Park 42.8
38 Summit 42.7
39 Lake Tapps 42.4
40 Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) 42.4
41 Shoreline 42.1
42 Birch Bay 42.1
43 Lakeland North 42.0
44 Clover Creek 42.0
45 Sudden Valley 41.9
46 Picnic Point 41.8
47 Blaine 41.6
48 Port Angeles 41.5
49 Artondale 41.3
50 East Renton Highlands 41.3
51 Waller 41.2
52 Town and Country 40.7
53 Camas 40.6
54 Mount Vista 40.6
55 Hoquiam 40.4
56 Manchester 40.4
57 Steilacoom 40.3
58 Woodland 40.3
59 Mead 40.1
60 Bryn Mawr-Skyway 40.0
61 Tracyton 40.0
62 Burien 39.8
63 Lakeland South 39.6
64 North Bend 39.6
65 Eastmont 39.5
66 Sammamish 39.4
67 Parkwood 39.4
68 Elk Plain 39.3
69 Olympia 39.2
70 Lynnwood 39.2
71 Longview 39.1
72 Woodinville 39.1
73 Terrace Heights 39.1
74 University Place 38.9
75 Enumclaw 38.9
76 Silverdale 38.8
77 Mill Creek 38.8
78 Edgewood 38.8
79 Connell 38.8
80 Kenmore 38.7
81 Washougal 38.7
82 Silver Firs 38.6
83 Fairwood CDP (King County) 38.5
84 East Port Orchard 38.5
85 Bothell West 38.4
86 Kelso 38.4
87 Bellevue 38.3
88 Alderwood Manor 38.3
89 Kirkland 38.2
90 Mountlake Terrace 38.2
91 Walla Walla 38.1
92 Tumwater 38.1
93 Milton 38.1
94 Sultan 38.1
95 Black Diamond 38.1
96 Bothell 38.0
97 Hazel Dell 37.8
98 Centralia 37.8
99 Woods Creek 37.8
100 Lacey 37.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Washington often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Ocean Shores has a median age of 64.0 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 Ocean Shores's residents are over 64.0 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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