4 cities | Avg BoomScore: 39 | Population: 412,958
| # | City | State | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldorf | MD | 44 | +2.02% | Emerging |
| 2 | Silver Spring | MD | 39 | +0.11% | Stable |
| 3 | Alexandria | VA | 37 | +0.35% | Stable |
| 4 | Germantown | MD | 35 | +0.35% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.