Highest renter share, US cities · 2000
US cities with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (2023 ACS). Fort Drum, New York leads at 99.5%. 6,299 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 97.8%, against an all-cities median of 32.7%.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest renter-occupied?
Fort Drum, New York ranks #1 with 99.5% (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by renter-occupied?
Fort Drum, New York, Lemoore Station, California, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Camp Pendleton South, California, Hickam Housing, Hawaii.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,299 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 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 (2000).