RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,122
Oldest housing stock, US counties · 1990
US counties ranked by oldest median year of construction (2023 ACS). San Francisco County, California leads at 1939. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Nebraska carries 14 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest median year built?
San Francisco County, California ranks #1 with 1939 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median year built?
San Francisco County, California, Taylor County, Iowa, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Houghton County, Michigan, Keweenaw County, Michigan.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).