Most owner cost-burdened, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of owner households spending 30% or more of income on housing costs (2024 ACS). Mono County, California leads at 40.2%. 3,143 counties qualify in total. California carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest owner cost-burdened households?
Mono County, California ranks #1 with 40.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by owner cost-burdened households?
Mono County, California, Dukes County, Massachusetts, Queens County, New York, Mariposa County, California, Rockland County, New York.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,143 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).