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Youngest Cities in Arizona

Top 95 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Arizona

1 Flagstaff 26.0
2 Snowflake 26.9
3 Kayenta 27.8
4 Thatcher 29.6
5 Tempe 29.9
6 Somerton 30.5
7 Safford 31.3
8 Yuma 32.1
9 Guadalupe 32.3
10 Avondale 32.4
11 El Mirage 32.4
12 Tuba City 33.2
13 San Luis 33.2
14 Page 33.6
15 Winslow 33.7
16 Douglas 34.0
17 Rio Rico 34.3
18 Coolidge 34.5
19 Glendale 34.5
20 Tucson 34.6
21 Phoenix 34.8
22 San Tan Valley 35.0
23 Tolleson 35.3
24 Buckeye 35.4
25 Gilbert 35.7
26 Valencia West 35.7
27 Maricopa 36.1
28 Sahuarita 36.4
29 Nogales 37.0
30 Drexel Heights 37.0
31 Queen Creek 37.2
32 Mesa 37.2
33 Sierra Vista 37.3
34 Chandler 37.4
35 Corona de Tucson 37.5
36 Casa Grande 37.8
37 Flowing Wells 38.2
38 Youngtown 39.1
39 Vail 39.9
40 Avra Valley 40.4
41 Goodyear 40.8
42 Eloy 41.0
43 Three Points 41.2
44 Marana 41.5
45 Surprise 41.6
46 Citrus Park 41.6
47 Peoria 42.1
48 Doney Park 42.9
49 Florence 43.0
50 Casas Adobes 43.8
51 Camp Verde 44.1
52 Kingman 44.2
53 Verde Village 44.4
54 Anthem 44.5
55 Show Low 44.7
56 Rincon Valley 46.0
57 New Kingman-Butler 46.1
58 Globe 46.4
59 Prescott Valley 47.3
60 Litchfield Park 48.8
61 Sierra Vista Southeast 49.1
62 Scottsdale 49.2
63 Chino Valley 49.9
64 New River 50.6
65 Arizona City 52.3
66 Picture Rocks 52.4
67 Apache Junction 52.6
68 Benson 53.5
69 Bullhead City 53.7
70 Tucson Estates 54.1
71 Catalina 54.6
72 Oro Valley 54.6
73 Tucson Mountains 55.2
74 Paradise Valley 55.5
75 Lake Havasu City 55.7
76 Cottonwood 55.8
77 Catalina Foothills 55.9
78 Tanque Verde 57.5
79 Payson 58.9
80 Sedona 59.0
81 Fort Mohave 59.8
82 Cave Creek 60.3
83 Prescott 60.3
84 Fountain Hills 60.8
85 Golden Valley 61.5
86 Fortuna Foothills 62.0
87 Wickenburg 64.9
88 Williamson 65.9
89 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) 66.0
90 Gold Canyon 66.1
91 Saddlebrooke 71.6
92 Sun City 72.5
93 Green Valley 73.3
94 Sun Lakes 73.4
95 Sun City West 74.9

The youngest cities in Arizona by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Flagstaff has a median age of 26.0 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Flagstaff's population is under 26.0 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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