Most owner cost-burdened, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of owner households spending 30% or more of income on housing costs (2024 ACS). Fort Dix, New Jersey leads at 100.0%. 6,807 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest owner cost-burdened households?
Fort Dix, New Jersey ranks #1 with 100.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by owner cost-burdened households?
Fort Dix, New Jersey, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, North Fort Lewis, Washington, Iroquois Point, Hawaii, Kaser, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,807 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is owner cost-burdened households measured?
Share of owner households spending 30% or more of household income on housing costs (mortgaged + un-mortgaged combined). Source: ACS B25091. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).