Annual City Report — 2026

The complete year in review — top cities, biggest gains, and emerging markets.

2026

Annual City Report — 2026

The complete year in review — top cities, biggest gains, and emerging markets.

Top Overall Cities

Composite Score
1
Dallas
Texas, USA
85.0
2
Madison
Alabama, USA
82.0
3
Homewood
Alabama, USA
78.0
4
Miami
Florida, USA
78.0
5
Olympia
Washington, USA
75.0
6
Alabaster
Alabama, USA
75.0
7
Juneau
Alaska, USA
75.0
8
Sitka
Alaska, USA
74.0
9
Huntsville
Alabama, USA
72.0
10
Northport
Alabama, USA
72.0
11
Tampa
Florida, USA
72.0
12
Des Moines
Iowa, USA
72.0
13
Grand Rapids
Michigan, USA
72.0
14
Anchorage
Alaska, USA
70.0
15
Aiken
South Carolina, USA
70.0
16
Birmingham
Alabama, USA
68.0
17
New York City
New York, USA
68.0
18
Fairbanks
Alaska, USA
68.0
19
Opelika
Alabama, USA
68.0
20
Florence
Alabama, USA
68.0
21
Nitro
West Virginia, USA
66.0
22
Binghamton
New York, USA
65.0

Fastest Growing

Growth Score
1
Miami
Florida, USA
85.0
2
Madison
Alabama, USA
85.0
3
Dallas
Texas, USA
85.0
4
Olympia
Washington, USA
75.0
5
Homewood
Alabama, USA
73.0
6
Florence
Alabama, USA
72.0
7
Des Moines
Iowa, USA
70.0
8
Grand Rapids
Michigan, USA
70.0
9
Huntsville
Alabama, USA
70.0
10
Aiken
South Carolina, USA
68.0

Most Affordable

Affordability Score
1
Northport
Alabama, USA
100.0
2
Alabaster
Alabama, USA
92.0
3
Nitro
West Virginia, USA
87.0
4
Birmingham
Alabama, USA
85.0
5
Aiken
South Carolina, USA
85.0
6
Florence
Alabama, USA
85.0
7
Des Moines
Iowa, USA
80.0
8
Opelika
Alabama, USA
80.0
9
Grand Rapids
Michigan, USA
78.0
10
Juneau
Alaska, USA
75.0
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