Oregon | Population: 181,753 | Data as of Q2 2026
EmergingSalem is an emerging market worth watching. With a BoomTown Score of 52/100, early indicators suggest this Oregon city could be on the verge of a growth spurt. The most promising signal is migration (+3,182 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.