When you’re choosing a place to buy a home and settle down into, most people are looking for places that are up and coming. You’re probably looking for an area with enough conveniences without congestion being so heavy that you’re pretty much gridlocked from the moment you leave your front door. Small cities is where it’s at for these types of people. You can hit your coffee shop without sitting in traffic for 3 hours. That’s a small piece of happiness right there.

MoneyGeek analyzed economic growth and prosperity indicators for 211 smaller cities with populations of 63,000 to 100,000 to figure out which small cities in America are most up and coming. They compared these metros across 11 key metrics on growth indicators and community well-being and these are the results. Florida crushed, eating up 7 of the Top 10 Most Up-and-Coming Small Cities in America. North Port, Florida was the big winner by the way – THE most up-and-coming small city in America. Congrats. Texas had two small cities in the Top 10, Utah had the other.

Now let’s focus a little closer to home. What are the most up and coming small cities in New England? 7 northeast smaller cities made the Top 50 most up and coming small cities in the US. Massachusetts had 3 in the New England Top 50. Rhode Island, New \Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut each had one in the national top 50 as well. Vermont is the only New England state not making a showing.

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And now back to the topic at hand, here are the 7 Most Up-and-Coming Small Cities in New England:
(By the way, check out the full study from MoneyGeek here.)

  • Most Up-and-Coming New England Small Cities - #7

    Newton, Massachusetts is the 7th most up-and-coming small city in New England. Newton has a high median household income at $163,074, highest on this list by almost $40,000. Newton is the #44 most up-and-coming small city in the US.

  • Most Up-and-Coming New England Small Cities - #6

    Norwalk, Connecticut is the 6th most up-and-coming small city in the Northeast. Norwalk has a rich history in oyster farming and is home to a very popular aquarium. Norwalk is the 43rd most up-and-coming small city on the whole country list.

  • Most Up-and-Coming New England Small Cities - #5

    Pawtucket, Rhode Island is the 5th most up-and-coming small city in New England. Pawtucket has a vibrant arts community and is home to a diverse selection of culinary offerings. Pawtucket is the 42nd most up-and-coming small city in the Northeast.

  • Most Up-and-Coming New England Small Cities - #4

    Somerville, Massachusetts is the 4th most up-and-coming small city in New England. Somerville is no stranger to these types of lists, it’s been considered “hip and young” for years. Somerville is the 29th most up-and-coming small city in the US.

  • Most Up-and-Coming New England Small Cities - #3

    Lawrence, Massachusetts gets the bronze medal. It’s the #3 most up-and-coming small city in New England. Lawrence has a resilient spirit and a rich tapestry of cultures. It’s the 27th most up-and-coming city in America.

  • Most Up-and-Coming New England Small Cities - #2

    Portland, Maine is booming! Portland is the #2 most up-and-coming small city in New England. If you go, you know. Portland is rich with arts, history, the fishing and lobster industries, and so much delish food. Portland is currently the 22nd most up-and-coming small city in the country.

  • Most Up-and-Coming New England Small Cities - #1

    Congratulations Nashua, New Hampshire! Nashua is THE MOST up-and-coming small city in New England. Nashua is known for its high quality of life, offering residents a blend of urban amenities and suburban charm. Nashua is the 11th most up-and-coming small city in all of America. Small but mighty!

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