Most rooted, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2024 ACS) — the places where people stay put. Hewlett, New York leads at 99.9%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most transient, US cities →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Hewlett, New York ranks #1 with 99.9% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Hewlett, New York, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, Mendota, California, East Rancho Dominguez, California, Bargaintown, New Jersey.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is living in the same house as 1 year ago measured?
Share of people 1 year and over who lived in the same house one year earlier (ACS B07003). Lower means a more transient population. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).