Iowa | Population: 76,578 | Data as of Q2 2026
EmergingIowa City is an emerging market worth watching. With a BoomTown Score of 48/100, early indicators suggest this Iowa city could be on the verge of a growth spurt. The most promising signal is migration (+856 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.