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 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest gentrification score?
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri ranks #1 with 79 (2000 American Community Survey).
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 ACS 5-year 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, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2000).