Fastest-Growing Places in the U.S. in 2023-2024
The fastest-growing cities in the country are determined by the net migration of each metro area, which is measured by the growth or decline of the population over the past five years. The percent increase in that period of time is how U.S. News determines the metro areas where the most people are moving. For more information on how we rank, read the Best Places to Live methodology.
View All 17 PhotosMyrtle Beach, SC
#1 in Fastest-Growing Places
Although it's better known to outsiders as a vacation hot spot for beachgoers and golfers, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina... Read More- Overall Score
- 6.6
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- 6.1
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- 6.9
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- 6.6
- Quality of Life
- 6.1
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- 6.9
View All 22 PhotosSarasota, FL
#2 in Fastest-Growing Places
Sarasota has a distinct vibe that’s different from Florida’s relative coastal cities, with its own vibrant arts scene... Read More- Overall Score
- 6.8
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- Quality of Life
- 7.0
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- 6.1
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- Overall Score
- 6.8
- Quality of Life
- 7.0
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- 6.1
View All 27 PhotosFort Myers, FL
#3 in Fastest-Growing Places
Situated between Tampa and Miami on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers is a growing city. The “City of Palms” has long... Read More- Overall Score
- 6.2
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- Quality of Life
- 6.0
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- 5.9
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- 6.2
- Quality of Life
- 6.0
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- 5.9
View All 25 PhotosLakeland, FL
#4 in Fastest-Growing Places
Aptly named for its 38 stunning lakes, Lakeland is infused with Old Florida history and natural beauty. Remnants of... Read More- Overall Score
- 6.1
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- Quality of Life
- 6.1
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- 6.7
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- Overall Score
- 6.1
- Quality of Life
- 6.1
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- 6.7
View All 25 PhotosPort St. Lucie, FL
#5 in Fastest-Growing Places
Port St. Lucie is nestled along Florida's Treasure Coast, on the state's southeast side, about halfway between Miami and... Read More- Overall Score
- 6.3
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- Quality of Life
- 6.1
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- 6.0
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- 6.3
- Quality of Life
- 6.1
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- 6.0
View All 20 PhotosDaytona Beach, FL
#8 in Fastest-Growing Places
The Daytona Beach population swells and wanes like the ocean tide. Every winter, the region's beaches overflow with... Read More- Overall Score
- 6.4
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- Quality of Life
- 6.3
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- 6.2
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- 6.4
- Quality of Life
- 6.3
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- 6.2
View All 58 PhotosNaples, FL
#9 in Fastest-Growing Places
Nestled between the edges of the Everglades and the shores of the Gulf of Mexico sits Collier County, home to Naples... Read More- Overall Score
- 6.8
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- Quality of Life
- 7.1
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- 5.5
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- Overall Score
- 6.8
- Quality of Life
- 7.1
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- 5.5
View All 45 PhotosSalisbury, MD
#10 in Fastest-Growing Places
While Salisbury continues to grow as the hub of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware metropolitan area, it has never lost... Read More- Overall Score
- 6.2
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- Quality of Life
- 6.7
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- 7.1
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- Overall Score
- 6.2
- Quality of Life
- 6.7
- Value
- 7.1
