Highest renter share, US metro areas
US metro areas with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (2024 ACS). Pullman, WA leads at 53.2%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 925 is 30.1%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Middlesborough, KY, up 120 places to #54.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest renter-occupied?
Pullman, WA ranks #1 with 53.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by renter-occupied?
Pullman, WA, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, Rexburg, ID, Carbondale, IL, Laramie, WY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas 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).