Missouri | Population: 514,824 | Data as of Q2 2026
EmergingKansas City is an emerging market worth watching. With a BoomTown Score of 49/100, early indicators suggest this Missouri city could be on the verge of a growth spurt. The most promising signal is migration (+7,814 net migration). Watch this space - cities at this stage often accelerate quickly once a tipping point is reached.
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.