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Youngest Cities in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

Youngest Cities — Virginia

1 Fort Belvoir 18.9
3 George Mason 20.8
4 Fort Lee 21.0
5 Blacksburg 21.9
6 Lexington 22.5
7 Quantico Base 22.5
8 Radford 23.0
9 Williamsburg 24.0
10 Ettrick 24.9
11 Harrisonburg 25.4
12 Farmville 26.5
13 Lynchburg 28.4
14 Yorkshire 28.8
15 Hutchison 28.8
16 Bensley 29.2
17 Ashland 30.7
18 Fredericksburg 31.0
19 Dumfries 31.3
20 McNair 31.4
21 Bridgewater 31.9
22 Norfolk 32.4
24 Woodburn 32.8
25 Charlottesville 32.9
26 Cherry Hill 32.9
27 Culpeper 32.9
28 Bellwood 33.0
30 Woodbridge 33.8
31 Newport News 34.2
32 Merrifield 34.4
33 Sudley 34.4
34 Richmond 34.5
35 Hybla Valley 34.5
37 Manassas 34.7
38 Sterling 34.8
39 Manchester 34.8
40 Laurel 34.9
41 Bealeton 34.9
42 Dale City 35.0
43 Lakeside 35.2
44 Fair Oaks 35.3
45 Leesylvania 35.3
46 Manassas Park 35.3
47 Seven Corners 35.4
48 Arlington 35.5
49 Sugarland Run 35.5
50 Triangle 35.5
51 Purcellville 35.5
52 Leesburg 35.6
53 Herndon 35.7
54 Portsmouth 35.8
55 Petersburg 35.8
57 Tysons 36.1
58 Stone Ridge 36.1
60 Buena Vista 36.2
62 Huntington 36.3
63 Countryside 36.3
64 Hopewell 36.4
65 Meadowbrook 36.4
66 Hampton 36.5
69 Winchester 36.7
70 Dumbarton 36.8
71 Linton Hall 36.9
73 Lorton 36.9
74 Broadlands 37.1
75 Pimmit Hills 37.1
76 Fairfax 37.3
77 Aquia Harbour 37.3
78 Potomac Mills 37.3
79 Virginia Beach 37.4
80 Lake Ridge 37.4
81 Alexandria 37.5
82 Centreville 37.5
83 Gainesville 37.5
84 Moorefield 37.5
85 Christiansburg 37.6
86 Idylwood 37.6
87 Front Royal 37.6
88 Chesapeake 37.7
90 Strasburg 37.9
91 Roanoke 38.0
92 Brambleton 38.1
93 Innsbrook 38.1
94 South Riding 38.2
95 Newington 38.2
96 Lincolnia 38.4
98 Short Pump 38.5
100 Burke Centre 38.5

The youngest cities in Virginia by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Fort Belvoir has a median age of 18.9 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 Fort Belvoir's population is under 18.9 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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