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Youngest Cities — New York

1 Kiryas Joel 15.1
2 Monsey 15.6
3 New Square 15.8
4 Kaser 15.9
5 University at Buffalo 19.4
6 Binghamton University 19.5
7 Rochester Institute of Technology 19.7
8 Stony Brook University 19.9
9 South Hill 20.1
10 Geneseo 21.3
11 West Point 21.5
12 New Paltz 21.6
13 Potsdam 21.7
14 Canton 22.4
15 Oneonta 23.1
16 Fort Drum 23.4
17 Ithaca 23.6
18 Brockport 23.6
19 Chestnut Ridge 26.8
20 Spring Valley 27.1
21 Cortland 27.2
22 Airmont 28.7
23 Plattsburgh 29.5
24 Kings Point 30.1
25 Inwood 30.7
26 Newburgh 31.7
27 Viola 31.8
28 Syracuse 31.9
29 Albany 31.9
30 Mastic 31.9
31 Monroe 32.8
32 North Bellport 32.8
33 Troy 33.0
34 Fulton 33.1
35 Liberty 33.2
36 Woodmere 33.2
37 Geneva 33.3
38 Wesley Hills 33.4
39 Rochester 33.5
40 Roosevelt 33.5
41 Monticello 33.8
42 Central Islip 33.9
43 Cedarhurst 33.9
44 New Cassel 33.9
45 Buffalo 34.3
46 Fredonia 34.3
47 Lakeview 34.3
48 East Farmingdale 34.3
49 Great Neck 34.4
50 Elmsford 34.6
51 North Bay Shore 34.7
52 Lawrence 34.8
53 Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) 34.9
54 Utica 35.0
55 Uniondale 35.0
56 Binghamton 35.1
57 Flanders 35.1
58 Hillcrest 35.3
59 Farmingville 35.3
60 Oswego 35.6
61 Watertown 35.6
62 Middletown 35.7
63 Schenectady 35.8
64 Hamlin 35.8
65 Endicott 35.8
66 Bay Shore 36.0
67 Corning 36.3
68 Hempstead 36.5
69 Elmira 36.5
70 Scotchtown 36.5
71 Lockport 36.5
72 North Amityville 36.6
73 Cohoes 36.7
74 East Hampton North 36.8
75 Medina 36.8
76 Kingston 36.8
77 Hilton 36.8
78 Glens Falls 37.1
79 Harrison 37.2
80 Baywood 37.3
81 Copiague 37.3
82 New Hempstead 37.3
83 North Patchogue 37.6
84 West Hempstead 37.6
85 Gloversville 37.7
86 Patchogue 37.9
87 Poughkeepsie 37.9
88 Ronkonkoma 37.9
89 New York 38.0
90 Wheatley Heights 38.1
91 Elmont 38.1
92 Walden 38.1
93 Jamestown 38.2
94 Pelham 38.2
95 Lackawanna 38.2
96 Mattydale 38.4
97 Centereach 38.4
98 Kenmore 38.5
99 Port Chester 38.6
100 Harris Hill 38.6

The youngest cities in New York by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Kiryas Joel has a median age of 15.1 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 Kiryas Joel's population is under 15.1 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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