Most owner cost-burdened, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by the share of owner households spending 30% or more of income on housing costs (2023 ACS). Fort Hood, Texas leads at 100.0%. 6,622 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest owner cost-burdened households?
Fort Hood, Texas ranks #1 with 100.0% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by owner cost-burdened households?
Fort Hood, Texas, Bangor Base, Washington, Iroquois Point, Hawaii, Quantico Base, Virginia, Stony Brook University, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,622 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).