Highest renter share, US cities · 2010
US cities with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (2023 ACS). University of California-Davis, California leads at 99.9%. 6,641 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest renter-occupied?
University of California-Davis, California ranks #1 with 99.9% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by renter-occupied?
University of California-Davis, California, Iroquois Point, Hawaii, Fort Lewis, Washington, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Lemoore Station, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,641 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).