Highest homeownership rate, US counties
US counties with the highest share of owner-occupied housing units (2024 ACS). Storey County, Nevada leads at 96.1%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 4 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,144 is 74.6%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Terrell County, TX, up 1,396 places to #18.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest owner-occupied?
Storey County, Nevada ranks #1 with 96.1% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by owner-occupied?
Storey County, Nevada, Piute County, Utah, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Oliver County, North Dakota, Elbert County, Colorado.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).