While most renters are looking to own someday, there are a few cities where data reveals a large number of renters who refuse to let go of their leases.
New York outpaces its competition in the rent-and-hold market by a city mile. With more than 415,000 long-term renters, NYC outnumbers the next-highest American city by a factor of 5.
Los Angeles, the second-most populous US city, once again rivals its cousin, New York. More than 82,000 people have had an LA apartment to call home for over 22 years.
Like every other city on the list, Chicago is a place that many choose to stay for much of their lives, but not nearly as many manage to purchase a home.
It is a densely packed population hub where many come seeking employment opportunities and a great place to live, but few can successfully find the right time to buy.