Most rent-burdened, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by the share of renter households paying 30% or more of income on gross rent (2023 ACS). Todd Creek, Colorado leads at 100.0%. 6,640 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New Jersey carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest rent-burdened households?
Todd Creek, Colorado ranks #1 with 100.0% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by rent-burdened households?
Todd Creek, Colorado, Marvin, North Carolina, Ramtown, New Jersey, Greenville CDP (Westchester County), New York, Stony Brook University, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,640 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).