5 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 46 | Population: 943,358
| # | City | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Island | 50 | +1.66% | Emerging |
| 2 | Lincoln | 49 | +2.02% | Emerging |
| 3 | Omaha | 48 | +0.72% | Emerging |
| 4 | Kearney | 46 | +2.02% | Emerging |
| 5 | Bellevue | 39 | -0.06% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.