Categories
Forbes The Next Big Boom Towns in the U.S.
MarcTheFallen
Posts: 26,666 master of ceremonies
No. 1: Austin, Texas
This is no surprise. Austin consistently sits atop Forbes' annual list of the best cities for jobs and scores highly in other demographics rankings. It is the third-fastest-growing city in the nation, attracting large numbers of college grads, immigrants and families with young children.
No. 2: Raleigh, N.C.
Raleigh has experienced the second-highest overall population increase and the third-highest job growth over the past two decades in the U.S. It also ranked among those regions seeing the biggest jump in new immigrants and is the No. 1 city for families with young children. The area is a magnet for technology companies fleeing the more expensive, congested and highly regulated northeast corridor. Affordable housing and short commute times are no doubt highly attractive to recent college graduates and millennials looking to start families.
No. 3: Nashville, Tenn.
The country music capital, with its low housing prices and pro-business environment, has experienced rapid growth in educated migrants, where it ranks an impressive fourth in terms of percentage growth. New ethnic groups, such as Latinos and Asians, have doubled in size over the past decade. A high quality of life, a vibrant cultural and music scene and a diverse population also make Nashville a desirable place to live.
No. 4: San Antonio, Texas
Like its other Texas neighbors, San Antonio boasts soaring population rates as well as a good job market and booming industry. One key factor in San Antonio's favor: stable house prices -- even by Texas standards. PMI Mortgage Insurance's most recent risk index, which is a two-year measure, lists San Antonio as having the lowest risk from falling prices among large Texas cities.
No. 5: Houston, Texas
Low housing prices, a stable job market and a vibrant immigrant community has helped Houston emerge as future boomtown. And with its burgeoning port and dominance of the world energy business, the area seems destined to become even more influential in the coming decade.
No. 6: Washington, D.C.
The D.C. metro area's great competitive advantage lies in proximity to the federal government. Washington has continuing job growth, including in high-wage science and tech fields, and an improving real estate market. It's also the only large metro in the Northeast with close to double-digit gains in the ranks of small children, a sign that people believe they can build a long term future there. However, a significant downsizing of the federal government in the near future could slow the region's growth.
No. 7 Dallas, Texas *coughfuckdallascough*
With its strategically located airport, Dallas is emerging as the ideal place for corporate relocations. It has emerged as major immigrant hubs and attracts newcomers seeking upward mobility and entrepreneurial opportunities.
No. 8 Charlotte, N.C. (tie)
Charlotte's low housing prices and short commute times makes it an attractive city for families looking to raise children. At the same time, it is building the infrastructure -- roads, cultural institutions, etc. -- critical to future growth. Charlotte's bustling airport may never be as big as Atlanta's Hartsfield, but it is increasingly plugged into both major national and international routes.
TX wins again B-)
This is no surprise. Austin consistently sits atop Forbes' annual list of the best cities for jobs and scores highly in other demographics rankings. It is the third-fastest-growing city in the nation, attracting large numbers of college grads, immigrants and families with young children.
No. 2: Raleigh, N.C.
Raleigh has experienced the second-highest overall population increase and the third-highest job growth over the past two decades in the U.S. It also ranked among those regions seeing the biggest jump in new immigrants and is the No. 1 city for families with young children. The area is a magnet for technology companies fleeing the more expensive, congested and highly regulated northeast corridor. Affordable housing and short commute times are no doubt highly attractive to recent college graduates and millennials looking to start families.
No. 3: Nashville, Tenn.
The country music capital, with its low housing prices and pro-business environment, has experienced rapid growth in educated migrants, where it ranks an impressive fourth in terms of percentage growth. New ethnic groups, such as Latinos and Asians, have doubled in size over the past decade. A high quality of life, a vibrant cultural and music scene and a diverse population also make Nashville a desirable place to live.
No. 4: San Antonio, Texas
Like its other Texas neighbors, San Antonio boasts soaring population rates as well as a good job market and booming industry. One key factor in San Antonio's favor: stable house prices -- even by Texas standards. PMI Mortgage Insurance's most recent risk index, which is a two-year measure, lists San Antonio as having the lowest risk from falling prices among large Texas cities.
No. 5: Houston, Texas
Low housing prices, a stable job market and a vibrant immigrant community has helped Houston emerge as future boomtown. And with its burgeoning port and dominance of the world energy business, the area seems destined to become even more influential in the coming decade.
No. 6: Washington, D.C.
The D.C. metro area's great competitive advantage lies in proximity to the federal government. Washington has continuing job growth, including in high-wage science and tech fields, and an improving real estate market. It's also the only large metro in the Northeast with close to double-digit gains in the ranks of small children, a sign that people believe they can build a long term future there. However, a significant downsizing of the federal government in the near future could slow the region's growth.
No. 7 Dallas, Texas *coughfuckdallascough*
With its strategically located airport, Dallas is emerging as the ideal place for corporate relocations. It has emerged as major immigrant hubs and attracts newcomers seeking upward mobility and entrepreneurial opportunities.
No. 8 Charlotte, N.C. (tie)
Charlotte's low housing prices and short commute times makes it an attractive city for families looking to raise children. At the same time, it is building the infrastructure -- roads, cultural institutions, etc. -- critical to future growth. Charlotte's bustling airport may never be as big as Atlanta's Hartsfield, but it is increasingly plugged into both major national and international routes.
TX wins again B-)
Comments
fuck yea.jpeg