5 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 45 | Population: 353,983
| # | City | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot | 53 | +0.72% | Emerging |
| 2 | Fargo | 45 | +0.72% | Emerging |
| 3 | West Fargo | 45 | +0.35% | Emerging |
| 4 | Grand Forks | 43 | +1.33% | Emerging |
| 5 | Bismarck | 39 | -0.06% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.