Oldest housing stock, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by oldest median year of construction (2024 ACS). Amsterdam, NY leads at 1944. 925 metro areas qualify in total. New York carries 9 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 925 is 1980. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Huron, SD, up 49 places to #73.
Flip the list · Newest housing stock, US metro areas →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the lowest median year built?
Amsterdam, NY ranks #1 with 1944 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by median year built?
Amsterdam, NY, Pottsville, PA, Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY, Bradford, PA, Gloversville, NY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).