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Youngest Cities in New Jersey

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Youngest Cities — New Jersey

1 Lakewood 17.3
2 Rutgers University-Busch Campus 19.9
3 New Brunswick 24.5
4 Princeton 27.5
5 Glassboro 28.7
6 Bridgeton 28.9
7 West Long Branch 30.4
8 East Franklin 30.4
9 Passaic 30.9
10 Hoboken 31.9
11 Madison Park 32.3
12 Gloucester City 33.0
13 Plainfield 33.0
14 Paterson 33.3
15 Camden 33.4
16 Harrison 33.8
17 Morristown 34.0
18 Highland Park 34.6
19 Jersey City 34.7
20 Newark 34.8
21 Pleasantville 35.0
22 Princeton Meadows 35.2
23 Long Branch 35.4
24 Prospect Park 35.4
25 Lindenwold 35.4
26 Trenton 35.4
27 Freehold 35.4
28 Echelon 35.4
29 Somerville 35.5
30 Elizabeth 35.8
31 Matawan 35.8
32 Bound Brook 35.8
33 Pine Hill 36.0
34 Salem 36.1
35 Belle Mead 36.1
36 Fort Dix 36.1
37 Runnemede 36.1
38 Stratford 36.2
39 Twin Rivers 36.2
40 Perth Amboy 36.3
41 Paulsboro 36.5
42 South River 36.5
43 East Rutherford 36.5
44 Sicklerville 36.6
45 Jamesburg 36.7
46 Pine Lake Park 36.8
47 Ellisburg 36.9
48 North Plainfield 36.9
49 Budd Lake 36.9
50 East Orange 37.0
51 Absecon 37.1
52 Mays Landing 37.2
53 West New York 37.3
54 Yorketown 37.3
55 Chatham 37.4
56 Kingston Estates 37.7
57 Atlantic City 37.8
58 Watsessing 37.8
59 Union City 37.8
60 Burlington 37.8
61 Guttenberg 37.8
62 Hackettstown 38.0
63 Ridgefield Park 38.0
64 Ramtown 38.1
65 Brookdale 38.1
66 Asbury Park 38.3
67 Iselin 38.4
68 Franklin Park 38.4
69 Caldwell 38.5
70 Secaucus 38.6
71 Kenilworth 38.6
72 Bayonne 38.6
73 Roselle Park 38.6
74 Florence 38.7
75 Audubon 38.7
76 Vineland 38.8
77 Cherry Hill Mall 38.8
78 Glendora 38.9
79 Woodbridge 38.9
80 Garfield 39.0
81 Rahway 39.0
82 Madison 39.0
83 Wallington 39.0
84 Washington 39.1
85 Kearny 39.2
86 Fair Lawn 39.2
87 Carteret 39.3
88 Avenel 39.3
89 Haddonfield 39.3
90 Lodi 39.4
91 Wharton 39.4
92 Woodbury 39.4
93 Metuchen 39.4
94 Pompton Lakes 39.4
95 New Milford 39.5
96 Waldwick 39.5
97 Marlton 39.5
98 Fords 39.5
99 Sayreville 39.6
100 North Arlington 39.6

The youngest cities in New Jersey by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Lakewood has a median age of 17.3 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 Lakewood's population is under 17.3 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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