RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,134
Newest housing stock, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by median year housing was built (2020 ACS). McKenzie County, North Dakota leads at 2005. 3,134 counties qualify in total. 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 county has the highest median year built?
McKenzie County, North Dakota ranks #1 with 2005 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by median year built?
McKenzie County, North Dakota, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Sumter County, Florida, Hays County, Texas, Dallas County, Iowa.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,134 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.