Most rooted, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2020 ACS) — the places where people stay put. Washington, NC leads at 94.8%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. North Carolina carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most transient, US metro areas →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Washington, NC ranks #1 with 94.8% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Washington, NC, Española, NM, North Wilkesboro, NC, Vineyard Haven, MA, Scottsboro, AL.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.