5 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 45 | Population: 513,666
| # | City | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waipahu | 53 | +2.02% | Emerging |
| 2 | Pearl City | 48 | +0.35% | Emerging |
| 3 | Hilo | 45 | +2.14% | Emerging |
| 4 | Kailua | 41 | +0.89% | Emerging |
| 5 | Honolulu | 37 | -0.06% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.