Explore metros and comparisons
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Growth scores for 400+ US cities from our internal scoring model.
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.
Four data signals from government sources, combined into one BoomTown Score
Our internal model estimates which cities are gaining residents fastest.
New construction permits signal developer confidence and future housing supply.
Our internal model estimates which metros are creating the most jobs.
Our internal model estimates where Americans may be moving.
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Browse a metro area such as Austin-Round Rock, TX or Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA, or compare two cities side by side, for example Austin vs Nashville and Atlanta vs Charlotte.