RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Highest homeownership rate, US metro areas · 2000
US metro areas with the highest share of owner-occupied housing units (2023 ACS). Wildwood-The Villages, FL leads at 86.5%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Michigan carries 6 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?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL ranks #1 with 86.5% (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by owner-occupied?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL, Homosassa Springs, FL, Hemlock Farms, PA, Punta Gorda, FL, Grand Rapids, MN.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 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 (2000).