Highest homeownership rate, US metro areas
US metro areas with the highest share of owner-occupied housing units (2024 ACS). Wildwood-The Villages, FL leads at 87.6%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Michigan carries 7 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 925 is 69.9%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Vineyard Haven, MA, up 258 places to #14.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest owner-occupied?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL ranks #1 with 87.6% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by owner-occupied?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL, Holland, MI, Hemlock Farms, PA, Homosassa Springs, FL, DeRidder, LA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas 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).