10 Fastest-Growing Cities in America

Texas has the highest number of growing cities in America. Three Texas cities made it onto the top 10 of Forbes’ annual list of America’s Fastest Growing Cities. Austin made #1, Dallas #4, and Houston #10.

Forbes’ list of America’s Fastest Growing Cities rates the 100 most populated metro areas in the country. This is based off of several factors, like the estimated rate of population growth for 2013, year-over-year job growth for 2013, unemployment data, median salaries for local college-educated workers, and the rate of economic growth for 2013.

These are the cities that made Forbes’ Top-10 List for 2013:

1. Austin, Texas
2013 population growth: 2.5%

2. Raleigh, North Carolina
2013 population growth: 2.15%

3. Phoenix, Arizona
2013 population growth: 1.67%

4. Dallas, Texas
2013 population growth: 1.91%

5. Salt Lake City, Utah
2013 population growth: 1.33%

6. Denver, Colorado
2013 population growth: 1.75%

7. Ogden, Utah
2013 population growth: 2.05%

8. Charlotte, North Carolina
2013 population growth: 1.92%

9. Orlando, Florida
2013 population growth: 1.82%

10. Houston, Texas
2013 population growth: 1.82%