Highest homeownership rate, US cities · 1990
US cities with the highest share of owner-occupied housing units (1990 ACS). East Hills, New York leads at 98.7%. 6,058 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Illinois carries 6 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,058 is 66.0%.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest owner-occupied?
East Hills, New York ranks #1 with 98.7% (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by owner-occupied?
East Hills, New York, Churchville, Pennsylvania, Parkland, Florida, Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, Richboro, Pennsylvania.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,058 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is owner-occupied measured?
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.