New Jersey Fastest-Growing Cities 2026

6 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 47 | Population: 1,089,241

Cities Tracked

Avg BoomScore

1,089,241

Total Population

Metro Areas

Top 10 Boomtowns in New Jersey

#	City	Score	Pop Growth	Tier
1	Elizabeth	55	+2.34%	Steady Growth
2	Newark	49	+0.89%	Emerging
3	Clifton	48	+2.02%	Emerging
4	Jersey City	47	+1.33%	Emerging
5	Paterson	43	-0.06%	Emerging
6	Trenton	40	+2.02%	Emerging

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25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.