What Is BoomTown Score?
The BoomTown Score is a composite metric (0-100) intended to flag US cities that may be experiencing rapid growth. It is generated by our own internal scoring model, not pulled live from any government dataset.
Important: These Are Internal Estimates
Population Growth Estimate
An internal, modeled estimate of year-over-year population change per city. Not sourced from or verified against Census Bureau data.
Employment Growth Estimate
An internal, modeled estimate of year-over-year employment change per city. Not sourced from or verified against BLS data.
Building Permit Estimate
An internal, modeled estimate of residential building permit growth per metro. Not sourced from or verified against any government survey.
Migration Estimate
An internal, modeled estimate of net migration per city. Not sourced from or verified against IRS or Census migration data.
Algorithm Weights
Data Freshness
Scores are recalculated quarterly by our internal model. Last updated: 2026-10-03.
Disclaimer
BoomTown Finder provides data analysis for informational purposes only. This is not investment advice. Always conduct your own due diligence before making real estate or relocation decisions.