5 Most Gentrified Cities in the US

In this article, we will present the 5 most gentrified cities in the US. You can read our detailed discussion on the impact of gentrification and a more comprehensive list by visiting the 25 Most Gentrified Cities in the US.

5. New Orleans

Gentrifying Percentage: 20.3%

Among the largest cities in the U.S., New Orleans ranks as the fifth-most gentrified. Longtime residents are being pushed out of their neighborhoods as the city focuses on tourism and economic development. This has led to rapid transformations in neighborhoods, with homes being renovated and local residents displaced to the suburbs.