Most owner cost-burdened, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of owner households spending 30% or more of income on housing costs (2010 ACS). Manassas Park, Virginia leads at 57.5%. 3,130 counties qualify in total. California carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest owner cost-burdened households?
Manassas Park, Virginia ranks #1 with 57.5% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by owner cost-burdened households?
Manassas Park, Virginia, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, Miami-Dade County, Florida, San Benito County, California, Dukes County, Massachusetts.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,130 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census 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, 2010 Decennial Census.