Highest renter share, US counties
US counties with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (2024 ACS). Kalawao County, Hawaii leads at 100.0%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 10 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,144 is 25.4%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Loving County, TX, up 2,784 places to #2.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest renter-occupied?
Kalawao County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 100.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by renter-occupied?
Kalawao County, Hawaii, Loving County, Texas, Bronx County, New York, New York County, New York, Kings County, New York.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).