RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Highest homeownership rate, US metro areas · 1990
US metro areas with the highest share of owner-occupied housing units (2023 ACS). Hemlock Farms, PA leads at 83.3%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest owner-occupied?
Hemlock Farms, PA ranks #1 with 83.3% (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by owner-occupied?
Hemlock Farms, PA, Homosassa Springs, FL, Grand Rapids, MN, Zapata, TX, Auburn, IN.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 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 (1990).