The average age of marriage in the US therefore falls at 32 years. Presumably, its the average age of the first marriage for the majority of participants, and this number is influenced by a variety of factors.

What is the average age Americans get engaged?

27.2 years We determined that the median engagement age in the United States is 27.2 years for women, and 28.7 years for men -- a 1.5 year difference. Furthermore, the median amount of time a couple dates before the proposal is 3.3 years. But as we found, these numbers vary based on where you live.

What state has the oldest marriage age?

Four states are ranked at the top for oldest ages at first marriage among both men and women —New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. Over the last decade, these states have had the highest ages at first marriage.