RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Highest renter share, US metro areas · 1990
US metro areas with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (1990 ACS). Hinesville, GA leads at 54.0%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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USUnited States248,709,87335.9%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest renter-occupied?
Hinesville, GA ranks #1 with 54.0% (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by renter-occupied?
Hinesville, GA, College Station-Bryan, TX, Pullman, WA, Fairbanks-College, AK, Laramie, WY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is renter-occupied measured?
Share of occupied homes that are renter-occupied. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.