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Youngest Cities in Illinois

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Illinois

1 North Chicago 23.6
2 Carbondale 24.9
3 Normal 25.2
4 DeKalb 25.4
5 Urbana 26.7
6 Champaign 27.1
7 Macomb 27.7
8 Charleston 28.8
9 Harvard 30.5
10 Park City 31.6
11 Beardstown 31.7
12 Manhattan 32.1
13 Edwardsville 32.3
14 University Park 32.4
15 Cahokia Heights 32.8
16 Posen 33.0
17 Plano 33.1
18 Minooka 33.3
19 Marengo 33.3
20 Riverdale 33.5
21 Markham 33.7
22 Carpentersville 33.8
23 Pontoon Beach 33.9
24 Zion 34.0
25 Round Lake Beach 34.1
26 Genoa 34.2
27 Cicero 34.3
28 Sauk Village 34.3
29 Candlewick Lake 34.3
30 Volo 34.3
31 Chicago Ridge 34.3
32 West Dundee 34.4
33 Yorkville 34.5
34 Waukegan 34.6
35 Bourbonnais 34.6
36 Hazel Crest 34.7
37 Monmouth 35.0
38 Hanover Park 35.0
39 Melrose Park 35.0
40 Rantoul 35.0
41 Maywood 35.1
42 Chatham 35.1
43 Montgomery 35.1
44 Aurora 35.2
45 Joliet 35.3
46 Roscoe 35.3
47 Romeoville 35.5
48 Glendale Heights 35.5
49 Bradley 35.5
50 Chicago Heights 35.6
51 Chicago 35.7
52 South Beloit 35.7
53 Peoria 35.8
54 Troy 35.8
55 West Chicago 35.8
56 Highwood 35.9
57 Grayslake 35.9
58 Bloomington 36.0
59 Orland Hills 36.1
60 Beach Park 36.2
61 Elgin 36.3
62 Berwyn 36.4
63 Kankakee 36.4
64 Calumet Park 36.5
65 Mahomet 36.5
66 Milan 36.5
67 Lake in the Hills 36.6
68 River Grove 36.6
69 Mascoutah 36.6
70 Round Lake 36.7
71 Blue Island 36.7
72 Boulder Hill 36.8
73 Loves Park 36.8
74 Harvey 36.8
75 Schiller Park 36.9
76 Park Forest 36.9
77 Effingham 36.9
78 O'Fallon 36.9
79 Wauconda 36.9
80 Franklin Park 37.0
81 Greenville 37.0
82 Bensenville 37.0
83 Justice 37.0
84 Lisle 37.0
85 Lindenhurst 37.1
86 Rochelle 37.1
87 Rock Island 37.1
88 Berkeley 37.1
89 Antioch 37.1
90 Villa Park 37.1
91 Woodstock 37.1
92 Warrenville 37.2
93 East Moline 37.3
94 Plainfield 37.3
95 Washington 37.3
96 New Lenox 37.3
97 Bolingbrook 37.4
98 North Riverside 37.4
99 Hampshire 37.4
100 Harrisburg 37.5

The youngest cities in Illinois by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. North Chicago has a median age of 23.6 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 North Chicago's population is under 23.6 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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