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Youngest Cities in Michigan

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Michigan

1 East Lansing 21.3
2 Allendale 21.4
3 Houghton 21.9
4 Big Rapids 23.0
5 Mount Pleasant 23.3
6 Albion 25.6
7 Kalamazoo 26.8
8 Hamtramck 27.0
9 Ypsilanti 27.0
10 Ann Arbor 27.7
11 Hillsdale 30.1
12 Springfield 30.8
13 New Haven 31.1
14 Marquette 31.2
15 Melvindale 31.6
16 Muskegon Heights 31.8
17 Holland 32.0
18 Grand Rapids 32.1
19 Hudsonville 32.4
20 Allegan 32.4
21 Alma 32.5
22 Dearborn 32.6
23 Benton Harbor 33.2
24 Eastwood 33.2
25 Lansing 33.5
26 Cutlerville 33.6
27 Wyoming 33.8
28 Comstock Park 33.8
29 Inkster 34.4
30 Grandville 34.4
31 Sturgis 34.6
32 Kentwood 34.7
33 Buena Vista 34.7
34 Lincoln Park 34.9
35 Jackson 34.9
36 Sault Ste. Marie 34.9
37 Three Rivers 34.9
38 Westwood 35.0
39 Detroit 35.1
40 Beecher 35.3
41 Okemos 35.4
42 Bridgeport 35.4
43 Pontiac 35.5
44 Romulus 35.5
45 Ishpeming 35.5
46 Ferndale 35.6
47 Dearborn Heights 35.8
48 Adrian 35.9
49 Charlotte 35.9
50 Comstock Northwest 35.9
51 Muskegon 36.0
52 Flint 36.2
53 Saginaw 36.2
54 Auburn Hills 36.2
55 Grand Blanc 36.2
56 Dundee 36.2
57 Walker 36.3
58 Wixom 36.3
59 Ecorse 36.3
60 Eastpointe 36.4
61 Hazel Park 36.5
62 River Rouge 36.6
63 Royal Oak 36.9
64 Monroe 36.9
65 East Grand Rapids 37.0
66 Whitmore Lake 37.0
67 Harper Woods 37.1
68 Portage 37.2
69 Milan 37.2
70 Belding 37.2
71 Dowagiac 37.3
72 Jenison 37.4
73 Battle Creek 37.6
74 Freeland 37.6
75 Berkley 37.7
76 Greenville 37.8
77 Warren 37.9
78 Oak Park 37.9
79 Owosso 38.1
80 Westland 38.2
81 Ionia 38.2
82 Taylor 38.3
83 Port Huron 38.3
84 Fenton 38.3
85 Flat Rock 38.3
86 Richmond 38.3
87 Holt 38.4
88 Howell 38.6
89 Lapeer 38.8
90 St. Louis 38.8
91 Midland 38.9
92 Niles 39.2
93 Southgate 39.4
94 Rochester 39.4
95 Wayne 39.5
96 Flushing 39.5
97 Farmington 39.6
98 Tecumseh 39.6
99 Bay City 39.7
100 Novi 39.9

The youngest cities in Michigan by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. East Lansing has a median age of 21.3 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 East Lansing's population is under 21.3 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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