Oldest housing stock, US cities
US cities ranked by oldest median year of construction (2024 ACS). Ambridge, Pennsylvania leads at 1938. 6,821 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Pennsylvania carries 25 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,821 is 1978. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Catasauqua, PA, up 551 places to #8.
Flip the list · Newest housing stock, US cities →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest median year built?
Ambridge, Pennsylvania ranks #1 with 1938 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by median year built?
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Bangor, Pennsylvania, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Bellevue, Pennsylvania, Bradford, Pennsylvania.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,821 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 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 (2024).