Most transient, US cities
US cities ranked by the smallest share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2024 ACS). These are the places where people move the most. California Polytechnic State University, California leads at 2.7%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 4 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,826 is 88.3%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Gatesville, TX, up 2,290 places to #93.
Flip the list · Most rooted, US cities →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest living in the same house as 1 year ago?
California Polytechnic State University, California ranks #1 with 2.7% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by living in the same house as 1 year ago?
California Polytechnic State University, California, Clemson University, South Carolina, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, University, Mississippi, University of California-Santa Barbara, California.
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).