Most transient, US cities
US cities ranked by the smallest share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2024 ACS) — 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.
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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).