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Youngest Cities in Ohio

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

Youngest Cities — Ohio

1 Oxford 21.2
2 Athens 21.8
3 Granville 23.4
4 Bowling Green 23.6
5 Oberlin 24.2
6 Kent 24.2
9 Summerside 30.8
10 Obetz 32.2
11 Cheviot 32.8
12 Columbus 33.0
13 Cincinnati 33.0
14 New Burlington 33.0
15 Moraine 33.0
16 Sunbury 33.0
17 Trenton 33.2
18 Norwood 33.2
19 Jackson 33.3
20 Uhrichsville 34.0
21 New Carlisle 34.1
22 Dayton 34.2
24 Hamilton 34.7
25 South Lebanon 34.7
26 Lakewood 34.7
27 Painesville 34.7
28 Fairborn 35.0
30 Franklin 35.2
31 Riverside 35.3
32 Lima 35.4
33 Amelia 35.5
34 Hilliard 35.5
35 Berea 35.5
36 Groesbeck 35.6
37 Toledo 35.7
38 Fremont 35.7
39 Springboro 35.7
40 Pickerington 35.8
42 Canton 36.1
43 Bellefontaine 36.1
44 Circleville 36.1
45 Rittman 36.2
46 St. Marys 36.2
47 Sandusky 36.2
48 Cleveland 36.3
49 Monroe 36.3
50 Delaware 36.3
52 Steubenville 36.4
53 Maple Heights 36.6
54 Marysville 36.7
55 Mount Healthy 36.7
56 Wilmington 36.7
57 West Carrollton 36.7
58 Tiffin 36.7
59 Zanesville 36.8
60 Cambridge 36.9
61 Lancaster 36.9
62 Union 37.0
63 Chardon 37.1
64 Portsmouth 37.1
65 Pataskala 37.1
66 Whitehall 37.1
67 Akron 37.2
68 Pleasant Run 37.2
69 Harrison 37.3
70 Lebanon 37.3
71 Alliance 37.5
72 Troy 37.6
73 Northbrook 37.6
74 Monfort Heights 37.7
75 South Euclid 37.7
76 Youngstown 37.8
77 Springfield 37.8
78 Bexley 37.8
79 White Oak 37.9
80 Cuyahoga Falls 38.0
81 Perrysburg 38.0
82 Madeira 38.0
83 Urbana 38.0
84 Ravenna 38.0
85 Reynoldsburg 38.0
86 Marion 38.0
87 Springdale 38.1
89 Wauseon 38.2
90 Logan 38.2
91 Johnstown 38.2
92 Bridgetown 38.3
93 Forest Park 38.3
94 Middletown 38.3
95 Fairfield 38.3
97 Warren 38.5
98 Huber Heights 38.5
99 Kettering 38.6
100 Conneaut 38.6

The youngest cities in Ohio by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Oxford has a median age of 21.2 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 Oxford's population is under 21.2 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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