Fastest-Growing Mid-Sized U.S. Metro Areas
The Villages, Florida saw a 4.5% population increase in 2023 — the fastest growth of any mid-sized U.S. metro. Florida dominates with 6 of the top 15 fastest-growing mid-sized metro areas.
Data
| # | Metro Area | Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Villages, FL | 4.5 |
| 2 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 3.5 |
| 3 | Austin-Round Rock, TX | 3.2 |
| 4 | St. George, UT | 3.0 |
| 5 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | 2.5 |
| 6 | Myrtle Beach, SC | 2.3 |
| 7 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | 2.1 |
| 8 | Gainesville, GA | 2.0 |
| 9 | Boise-Nampa, ID | 1.9 |
| 10 | Greeley, CO | 1.8 |
| 11 | Prescott Valley, AZ | 1.8 |
| 12 | Ocala, FL | 1.7 |
| 13 | Hilton Head, SC | 1.6 |
| 14 | Pensacola, FL | 1.5 |
| 15 | Jefferson City, MO | 1.5 |