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Youngest Cities in Pennsylvania

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Pennsylvania

1 Villanova 20.1
2 California 21.4
3 State College 21.4
4 Gettysburg 22.3
5 Indiana 22.5
6 Millersville 22.5
7 Edinboro 23.6
8 Collegeville 23.8
9 Selinsgrove 24.4
10 Bloomsburg 24.4
11 West Chester 24.8
12 Bryn Mawr 25.1
13 Grove City 25.7
14 Lock Haven 26.6
15 Lewisburg 26.8
16 West Hazleton 30.7
17 Williamsport 30.9
18 Bridgeport 31.2
19 West York 31.5
20 Reading 31.7
21 Conshohocken 31.7
22 Lancaster 31.9
23 Beaver Falls 32.2
24 Folcroft 32.3
25 Allentown 32.4
26 Carnot-Moon 32.5
27 Harrisburg 32.8
28 Palmyra 32.8
29 Clifton Heights 32.9
30 Manheim 33.0
31 Greenville 33.0
32 Sharon Hill 33.0
33 Chester 33.3
34 Pittsburgh 33.5
35 Easton 33.5
36 Norristown 33.7
37 York 34.2
38 Fullerton 34.2
39 Exton 34.2
40 Coatesville 34.2
41 Duquesne 34.3
42 Carlisle 34.4
43 Swarthmore 34.4
44 Elizabethtown 34.5
45 Shippensburg 34.6
46 Campbelltown 34.7
47 Erie 34.9
48 Rutherford 34.9
49 Philadelphia 35.1
50 Phoenixville 35.2
51 Huntingdon 35.2
52 Wilkes-Barre 35.3
53 Red Lion 35.3
54 Leola 35.5
55 Wilson 35.5
56 Sierra View 35.6
57 Darby 35.7
58 Vandergrift 35.8
59 Collingdale 35.9
60 Colonial Park 36.0
61 Milton 36.0
62 Meadville 36.0
63 Pottstown 36.1
64 East Stroudsburg 36.1
65 Bethlehem 36.2
66 Parkville 36.2
67 Bangor 36.3
68 Enola 36.3
69 Hatboro 36.3
70 Oxford 36.4
71 Perkasie 36.4
72 Drexel Hill 36.5
73 King of Prussia 36.5
74 Greensburg 36.5
75 Bellevue 36.5
76 Tamaqua 36.6
77 Ephrata 36.8
78 Ambler 36.8
79 Kingston 36.8
80 Progress 36.8
81 Waynesboro 36.8
82 Canonsburg 36.8
83 Glenolden 36.9
84 Lewistown 37.1
85 Park Forest Village 37.1
86 Quakertown 37.1
87 Schuylkill Haven 37.2
88 Horsham 37.2
89 Souderton 37.2
90 Brentwood 37.2
91 Willow Grove 37.3
92 Dormont 37.4
93 Butler 37.5
94 Lionville 37.5
95 Hazleton 37.6
96 Scranton 37.7
97 New Castle 37.7
98 DuBois 37.7
99 Birdsboro 37.8
100 Lansdale 37.8

The youngest cities in Pennsylvania by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Villanova has a median age of 20.1 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 Villanova's population is under 20.1 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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