Highest renter share, US cities
US cities with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (2024 ACS). Pensacola Station, Florida leads at 100.0%. 6,823 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 99.8%, against an all-cities median of 33.5%.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest renter-occupied?
Pensacola Station, Florida ranks #1 with 100.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by renter-occupied?
Pensacola Station, Florida, Fort Knox, Kentucky, Fort Meade, Maryland, Nellis AFB, Nevada, University at Buffalo, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,823 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is renter-occupied measured?
Share of occupied homes that are renter-occupied. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).