6 cities | Avg BoomScore: 40 | Population: 1,378,134
| # | City | State | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampton | VA | 45 | +2.02% | Emerging |
| 2 | Norfolk | VA | 44 | +2.02% | Emerging |
| 3 | Newport News | VA | 41 | +1.66% | Emerging |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | VA | 39 | +2.4% | Stable |
| 5 | Portsmouth | VA | 39 | +0.35% | Stable |
| 6 | Chesapeake | VA | 34 | +0.35% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.