Most rent-burdened, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of renter households paying 30% or more of income on gross rent (2024 ACS). Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at 60.7%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest rent-burdened households?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with 60.7% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by rent-burdened households?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Bennington, VT, Edwards, CO, Key West-Key Largo, FL, Boone, NC.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).