RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Highest renter share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (2023 ACS). Pullman, WA leads at 54.8%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest renter-occupied?
Pullman, WA ranks #1 with 54.8% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by renter-occupied?
Pullman, WA, Manhattan, KS, College Station-Bryan, TX, Laramie, WY, Carbondale, IL.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).