Youngest Cities in Massachusetts

Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the youngest cities in Massachusetts based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median age from lowest to highest. Amherst Town leads the ranking with a value of 21.3 years and a population of 35,472.

The top three cities are Amherst Town (21.3 years), Norton Center (21.3 years), and Williamstown (21.9 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Massachusetts.

Rank	City	Value	Population
#1	Amherst Town	21.3 years	35,472
#2	Norton Center	21.3 years	2,526
#3	Williamstown	21.9 years	4,352
#4	Hanscom AFB	27.9 years	1,745
#5	Groton	29.3 years	1,571
#6	Cambridge	30.5 years	117,794
#7	Somerville	32.3 years	80,549
#8	Lawrence	32.6 years	88,297
#9	Boston	33.2 years	663,972
#10	Springfield	33.7 years	154,751
#11	Huntington	34.0 years	853
#12	Worcester	34.1 years	205,501
#13	Baldwinville	34.4 years	2,454
#14	Chelsea	34.5 years	39,460
#15	Middleborough Center	34.8 years	8,064
#16	Brookline	35.0 years	62,822
#17	Waltham	35.1 years	64,723
#18	Lowell	35.5 years	114,799
#19	Popponesset	35.5 years	501
#20	Everett	35.8 years	49,236
#21	Malden	35.8 years	65,509
#22	North Seekonk	35.8 years	2,903
#23	Medford	36.1 years	59,062
#24	Webster	36.4 years	12,300
#25	Brockton	36.5 years	105,080
#26	Athol	36.7 years	8,711
#27	North Lakeville	36.7 years	3,602
#28	Lynn	36.8 years	100,905
#29	New Bedford	37.0 years	100,731
#30	Marlborough	37.2 years	41,398
#31	Bridgewater Town	37.4 years	28,669
#32	Fitchburg	37.5 years	41,633
#33	Fiskdale	37.6 years	2,564
#34	Framingham	37.7 years	72,013
#35	Russell	37.9 years	568
#36	Raynham Center	38.1 years	4,871
#37	Wellesley	38.1 years	29,906
#38	Clinton	38.2 years	6,908
#39	Whitinsville	38.2 years	7,250
#40	Salem	38.5 years	44,241
#41	Milford	38.6 years	27,919
#42	Brookfield	38.7 years	940
#43	Haverhill	38.7 years	67,387
#44	Watertown Town	38.8 years	35,270
#45	South Lancaster	38.9 years	1,991
#46	Fall River	39.0 years	93,764
#47	North Plymouth	39.0 years	4,458
#48	Quincy	39.0 years	101,361
#49	Taunton	39.0 years	59,719
#50	Westfield	39.0 years	40,673

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the youngest in Massachusetts?

Amherst Town ranks #1 for youngest cities in Massachusetts with a value of 21.3 years and a population of 35,472.

How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in Massachusetts?

There are 50 cities ranked for youngest cities in Massachusetts. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

How does Massachusetts compare to other states for youngest cities?

You can compare Massachusetts's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.

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