3 cities | Avg BoomScore: 49 | Population: 4,676,970
| # | City | State | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach | CA | 51 | +0.35% | Emerging |
| 2 | Irvine | CA | 51 | +0.89% | Emerging |
| 3 | Los Angeles | CA | 45 | +1.33% | Emerging |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.