6 cities | Avg BoomScore: 46 | Population: 1,249,019
| # | City | State | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | KS | 49 | +1.33% | Emerging |
| 2 | Kansas City | MO | 49 | +1.33% | Emerging |
| 3 | Independence | MO | 48 | +1.66% | Emerging |
| 4 | Olathe | KS | 44 | +0.89% | Emerging |
| 5 | Lee's Summit | MO | 42 | +1.33% | Emerging |
| 6 | Overland Park | KS | 41 | +0.11% | Emerging |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.