Fastest gentrifying, US cities · 2000
US cities ranked by the CensusEasy Gentrification Score, blending a decade of growth in real income, real home value, and college attainment. Higher means faster upmarket change. Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri leads at 79. 4 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 44, against an all-cities median of 33.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest gentrification score?
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri ranks #1 with 79 (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by gentrification score?
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Fort Stewart, Georgia, Hickam Housing, Hawaii, Iroquois Point, Hawaii.
How many cities are in this ranking?
4 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census data.
How is gentrification score measured?
CensusEasy Gentrification Score (0 to 100): how fast a place has moved upmarket over the most recent decade, blending growth in real median household income, real home value, and the share of adults with a bachelor's degree, each ranked against peers of the same type. Higher means faster upmarket change. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.