The 20 Best Up-and-Coming Small Cities in America

Whether you’re looking for the next big city or you’re just eager for a change of pace, we’ve got you covered. The US Census Bureau recently revealed that the top growth cities and towns continue to be dominated by the South and West. All across the regions are towns that are tops for healthcare, jobs, incomes, outdoor recreation and affordable housing.

We examined this list, but also checked in with the Milken Institute, a nonpartisan think tank, which recently put out their own report on the Best Performing Cities. They looked at US cities driving economic growth, tracking qualities like jobs, wages, housing affordability and access to broadband. Selecting great towns from both lists, here are the top up-and-coming cities in America.