Explore U.S. Cities

Research U.S. cities with official population estimates, housing costs, household income, demographics and commuting statistics. Search by state, compare places and explore Census data for your next move or local research.

Census 2024 simplified state outlines; 2025 Gazetteer internal points. Alaska and Hawaii use separate insets. Approximate locator; city boundaries are not shown. Map sources.

19,483 PEP places in the national population directory. A published profile for every covered place. Population: July 1, 2025 estimates. Housing and demographics: ACS 2020–2024. Understand coverage and dates.

Compare U.S. city population, housing costs and income

Compare the size of a place, the incomes of its households, the value of owner-occupied homes and the gross rent paid by renters. Each answers a different question. Rent includes contract rent and estimated tenant-paid utilities; home value comes from owners’ survey responses. Neither is a live market quote.

Selected city profiles · population July 1, 2025; dollar medians ACS 2020–2024
City	Population	Annual growth	Household income	Home value	Monthly rent
New York, NY	8,584,629	-0.1%	$80,483	$777,600	$1,821
Los Angeles, CA	3,869,089	-0.1%	$81,939	$921,200	$1,933
Chicago, IL	2,731,585	+ 0.2%	$77,902	$334,100	$1,440
Houston, TX	2,397,315	+ 0.5%	$64,813	$277,800	$1,361
Phoenix, AZ	1,665,481	+ 0.2%	$81,332	$420,700	$1,582
Seattle, WA	784,777	+ 1.5%	$123,860	$938,600	$2,030
Denver, CO	740,613	-0.1%	$94,718	$616,000	$1,831
Austin, TX	1,002,632	+ 0.4%	$93,658	$555,300	$1,729
San Antonio, TX	1,548,422	+ 0.9%	$65,056	$235,700	$1,324
Raleigh, NC	506,306	+ 1.5%	$85,395	$415,800	$1,572
Madison, WI	286,233	+ 0.7%	$78,050	$372,900	$1,413
Pittsburgh, PA	307,632	+ 0.3%	$65,742	$205,800	$1,261
Urban Honolulu, HI	341,868	-0.2%	$86,504	$843,400	$1,823
Anchorage, AK	287,155	-0.1%	$103,284	$395,900	$1,489
Boston, MA	672,973	-0.2%	$97,344	$731,700	$2,147
Miami, FL	489,812	+ 1.3%	$62,462	$518,100	$1,758
Philadelphia, PA	1,574,281	+ 0.1%	$61,953	$243,100	$1,397
San Diego, CA	1,406,106	+ 0.4%	$108,077	$906,700	$2,313
Dallas, TX	1,329,491	-0.1%	$70,518	$320,700	$1,472
Fort Worth, TX	1,028,117	+ 1.9%	$79,507	$303,000	$1,509
Jacksonville, FL	1,017,689	+ 0.8%	$69,872	$293,700	$1,465
San Jose, CA	989,814	+ 0.2%	$146,427	$1,233,200	$2,669
Charlotte, NC	964,784	+ 2.2%	$82,068	$385,700	$1,612
Columbus, OH	938,396	+ 0.8%	$66,082	$252,900	$1,295
Indianapolis city (balance), IN	901,116	+ 0.2%	$66,219	$224,800	$1,156
San Francisco, CA	826,079	+ 0.6%	$140,970	$1,394,500	$2,476
Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN	721,074	+ 1.3%	$77,371	$413,600	$1,586
Oklahoma City, OK	719,849	+ 0.9%	$68,656	$231,300	$1,130
Washington, DC	693,645	+ 0.3%	$109,870	$737,100	$1,954
El Paso, TX	683,012	-0.3%	$59,745	$184,500	$1,073
Las Vegas, NV	679,817	+ 0.7%	$73,877	$427,900	$1,563

Open a side-by-side comparison to see differences and margins of error. A median describes the middle of a distribution, so it can hide substantial differences between neighborhoods, household sizes and housing types.

Explore city profiles across the United States

57 starting profiles include the largest covered place in every state and D.C., plus additional cities for housing and demographic comparisons.

“Balance” identifies the part of a consolidated city remaining after separately incorporated municipalities are excluded. It does not mean the entire metropolitan area. Census geography definitions .

Start with the linked cities above, or browse profiles for every covered city, town and village in all 50 states and D.C. Housing, demographics, resident industries and occupations, and commuting use the same national ACS release. Read the population history alongside the survey uncertainty before comparing places.

The national directory goes further for population research: combine state, city size and annual growth, then download the matching rows. Housing filters use nationwide survey records wherever a compatible estimate is published; missing values are identified.

U.S. city rankings by population, rent and income

Each statistical ranking has its own researched page, with original Census figures, eligibility rules, uncertainty and downloadable results. Compare a specific measure rather than an undefined “best city” score.

Largest U.S. Cities by Population

Rank U.S. cities and towns by July 2025 Census population. Explore the top 100, compare growth, filter all 19,483 places and download the results.
Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities by Population

Find the fastest-growing U.S. cities with at least 20,000 residents. Compare percentage growth and added residents using Census Vintage 2025 estimates.
U.S. Cities with the Lowest Median Rent

Compare U.S. cities with the lowest ACS median gross rent. See survey uncertainty, income context and rent definitions for places with 20,000+ residents.
U.S. Cities with the Lowest Median Home Values

Rank cities by median owner-occupied home value using ACS 2020–2024. Compare household income, uncertainty and monthly ownership-cost limitations.
U.S. Cities with High Median Household Income

Explore high-income U.S. cities with Census household medians, rent context and margins of error. Open-ended income estimates are identified separately.
U.S. Cities with the Most Residents Working from Home

Compare work-from-home shares in U.S. cities with 50,000+ residents using ACS data. See worker counts, survey uncertainty and rent alongside each estimate.

City research: housing, population growth and commuting

Rent Burden in U.S. Cities: What the Median Rent Leaves Out

Explore the shares of renter units spending 30% or 50% of income on housing. Original city analysis explains denominators, missing ratios and survey uncertainty.
Why City Boundaries Change Population and Density Comparisons

Compare U.S. city population, land area and density using Census data. Learn why municipal boundaries and metropolitan areas can produce different comparisons.
Median Age, Living Alone and Households with Children: Three Views of a City

Explore city median age, households with children and people living alone. Census data show why these measures describe different aspects of local demographics.
Commuting Without a Car: What U.S. City Census Data Can Tell You

Compare city transit, walking and cycling commute shares with households without vehicles. Explore Census data and the limits of citywide accessibility measures.

Read all city research articles for original data analysis and interactive comparisons.

City boundaries, metropolitan areas and data coverage

A city is an administrative place. Its surrounding county and metropolitan area can have different incomes, populations and housing costs. This release uses place-level Census statistics and labels every reference period. County and metro labels provide surrounding geographic context, and nearby NOAA station normals describe historical climate. Regional price indexes, school assignments and broadband statistics need separately verified coverage.

For a move, use citywide estimates to form questions about a specific address: lease costs, commute routes, school assignment and service availability need more local checks. For research, use the downloads and data dictionary to preserve dates and definitions.

Official Census sources and city data methodology

US Cities Info uses original Census Bureau population and American Community Survey records. Our methodology explains the joins, formulas and uncertainty, while the updates log records data releases and corrections. Report a figure that needs review with its source and page address.