5 cities tracked | Avg BoomScore: 43 | Population: 177,355
| # | City | Score | Pop Growth | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington | 49 | +0.35% | Emerging |
| 2 | Wheeling | 44 | -0.06% | Emerging |
| 3 | Charleston | 43 | +0.35% | Emerging |
| 4 | Parkersburg | 42 | +1.33% | Emerging |
| 5 | Morgantown | 37 | +0.35% | Stable |
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.