Most rooted, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2020 ACS) — the places where people stay put. Archer Lodge, North Carolina leads at 99.9%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most transient, US cities →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Archer Lodge, North Carolina ranks #1 with 99.9% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Archer Lodge, North Carolina, Doolittle, Texas, South Barrington, Illinois, Progreso, Texas, Salida del Sol Estates, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census 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, 2020 Decennial Census.