5 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 46 | Population: 194,136
| # | City | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | 57 | +0.35% | Steady Growth |
| 2 | Newark | 56 | +0.89% | Steady Growth |
| 3 | Bear | 42 | +2.14% | Emerging |
| 4 | Dover | 37 | +0.72% | Stable |
| 5 | Middletown | 37 | +0.35% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.