Most transient, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the smallest share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2020 ACS). These are the places where people move the most. Vermillion, SD leads at 64.9%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. The median across all 918 is 86.3%.
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Frequently asked
Which metro area has the lowest living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Vermillion, SD ranks #1 with 64.9% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by living in the same house as 1 year ago?
Vermillion, SD, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Pullman, WA, Laramie, WY, Athens, OH.
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.