5 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 44 | Population: 934,213
| # | City | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | 49 | -0.06% | Emerging |
| 2 | Roswell | 49 | +2.02% | Emerging |
| 3 | Las Cruces | 42 | +0.35% | Emerging |
| 4 | Rio Rancho | 40 | +0.35% | Emerging |
| 5 | Albuquerque | 39 | +1.33% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.