Most transient, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the smallest share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2020 ACS) — the places where people move the most. California Polytechnic State University, California leads at 13.7%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most rooted, US cities →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest living in the same house as 1 year ago?
California Polytechnic State University, California ranks #1 with 13.7% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by living in the same house as 1 year ago?
California Polytechnic State University, California, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, University of California-Santa Barbara, California, Isla Vista, California, University, Mississippi.
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.