RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,805
Newest housing stock, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by median year housing was built (2020 ACS). Thompson's Station, Tennessee leads at 2013. 6,805 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN YEAR BUILTVS 1990
USUnited States331,449,2811977–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median year built?
Thompson's Station, Tennessee ranks #1 with 2013 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by median year built?
Thompson's Station, Tennessee, Horizon West, Florida, Briar Chapel, North Carolina, Sonterra, Texas, Iowa Colony, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,805 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is median year built measured?
Median year that housing structures were built. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.