Most car-free households, US cities
US cities with the most occupied households that have no vehicle available, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of households, not the share. New York, New York leads at 1,844,706. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest households without a vehicle?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 1,844,706 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by households without a vehicle?
New York, New York, Chicago, Illinois, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, California, Washington, District of Columbia.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is households without a vehicle measured?
Number of occupied households with no vehicle available (ACS B25044). The raw-count companion to the no-vehicle share. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).