6 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 50 | Population: 677,211
| # | City | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Charleston | 56 | +3.14% | Steady Growth |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant | 53 | +3.8% | Emerging |
| 3 | Rock Hill | 53 | +3.74% | Emerging |
| 4 | Charleston | 50 | +1.75% | Emerging |
| 5 | Greenville | 44 | +1.75% | Emerging |
| 6 | Columbia | 43 | +1.34% | Emerging |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.