RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,058
Newest housing stock, US cities · 1990
US cities ranked by median year housing was built (2023 ACS). Ewa Gentry, Hawaii leads at 1989. 6,058 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median year built?
Ewa Gentry, Hawaii ranks #1 with 1989 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by median year built?
Ewa Gentry, Hawaii, Ashburn, Virginia, Fort Drum, New York, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Poinciana, Florida.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,058 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 1990 ACS 5-year data.
How is median year built measured?
Median year that housing structures were built. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (1990).