Highest homeownership rate, US cities
US cities with the highest share of owner-occupied housing units (2024 ACS). Villanova, Pennsylvania leads at 100.0%. 6,823 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Illinois carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest owner-occupied?
Villanova, Pennsylvania ranks #1 with 100.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by owner-occupied?
Villanova, Pennsylvania, East Hills, New York, Wonder Lake, Illinois, Marvin, North Carolina, Rincon Valley, Arizona.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,823 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is owner-occupied measured?
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).