RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 661
Highest renter share, California cities
California cities with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (2024 ACS). This list covers the 661 cities in California that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 661 is 37.6%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Mayfair, CA, up 141 places to #100.
Highest renter share by state
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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES