5 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 43 | Population: 187,832
| # | City | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | 48 | +0.89% | Emerging |
| 2 | Bangor | 45 | +0.89% | Emerging |
| 3 | South Portland | 45 | +2.4% | Emerging |
| 4 | Lewiston | 43 | -0.06% | Emerging |
| 5 | Portland | 34 | -0.06% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.