Most rent-burdened, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of renter households paying 30% or more of income on gross rent (2024 ACS). Lucas, Texas leads at 100.0%. 6,821 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest rent-burdened households?
Lucas, Texas ranks #1 with 100.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by rent-burdened households?
Lucas, Texas, Parker, Texas, Rincon Valley, Arizona, Plumas Lake, California, Lyons, New Jersey.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,821 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is rent-burdened households measured?
Share of renter households paying 30% or more of household income on gross rent. Source: ACS B25070. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).