Most rent-burdened, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by the share of renter households paying 30% or more of income on gross rent (2010 ACS). Marvin, North Carolina 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. The median across all 6,640 is 46.2%.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest rent-burdened households?
Marvin, North Carolina ranks #1 with 100.0% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by rent-burdened households?
Marvin, North Carolina, Ramtown, New Jersey, Citrus Park, Arizona, Todd Creek, Colorado, La Habra Heights, California.
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 Decennial Census 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, 2010 Decennial Census.