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Innovation, robust population growth and rebounding job markets define Tennessee’s cities on the rise. The places, ranging from manufacturing hubs to thriving suburbs, attracted thousands of new residents and saw significant…
Over the past decade, Colorado has been practically synonymous with growth as more people and businesses migrate to the Centennial State. The state gained 70,500 jobs across all industries from…
Utah is growing fast: the state’s population has doubled in the past 30 years, and planners expect the state will add another 2.5 million people by 2050. The fastest-growing areas…
A healthy labor market, affordable homes and a high quality of life make Missouri a great place to call home. The state gained 42,000 jobs from May 2013 to May…
By Tom Dunlap If you’re thinking about buying a home, Wisconsin is a great place to consider. The Badger State is showing strong signs of growth: it added 47,500 jobs…
Check out our in-depth analysis of the top 10 cities on the rise in Colorado here. To download the full data set, click here. Rank City 2009-2012 Working-Age Population Growth…
Although it is one of the oldest states in the country, Massachusetts continues to innovate, drawing new residents and new businesses every year. Massachusetts, which is officially a commonwealth, gained…
Check out our in-depth analysis of the top 10 cities on the rise in Utah here. To download the data, click here. Rank City 2009-2012 Working-Age Population Growth 2009-2012 Employment…
Check out our in-depth analysis of the top 10 best cities for homeownership in Missouri here. Methodology The overall score for each city was derived from each of these measures:…
Check out our in-depth analysis of the top 10 best cities for homeownership in Wisconsin here. To download the data, click here. Rank City Homeownership Rate Median Selected Monthly…
