Texas Cities Dominate New National Boomtown Rankings

Georgetown and New Braunfels claim the top two spots in a recent report on the fastest-growing U.S. cities.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Regional Economics

Texas Cities Dominate New National Boomtown Rankings

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Georgetown and New Braunfels have been named the top two boomtowns in the United States by Smart Asset. In total, seven Texas cities secured spots within the top 15 national rankings.

Why it matters

This rapid growth highlights significant economic shifts across Texas, driven by massive increases in labor forces and housing availability. These rankings reflect how specific local economies are expanding relative to the rest of the nation.

Georgetown leads the country with a 34% increase in both housing units and labor force, while New Braunfels reports a 40% rise in housing units and a 32% labor increase. Williamson County and Comal County saw real GDP growth rates of 7.7% and 6.8% respectively.

The players

Smart Asset

Smart Asset is a financial technology company that provides data-driven research and analysis on personal finance and regional economic trends across the United States.

The details

Smart Asset determined these rankings by evaluating more than 400 U.S. cities with populations of at least 65,000. Each city received a score based on a five-year analysis of changes in local economic output, housing units, and labor force size.

Smart Asset released the findings on October 31, 2026.

Macro View

This growth follows the established pattern of the Smart Asset boomtown analysis by highlighting how certain Texas regions are rapidly outpacing national averages. The current trajectory demonstrates a consistent shift in economic output compared to prior cycles of urban expansion.

Rapid population and economic growth can lead to increased competition for housing and shifts in the local cost of living. Residents should monitor local developments as these trends often correlate with changes in infrastructure demand and regional service costs.

The takeaway

These rankings illustrate the ongoing economic momentum fueling growth in major Texas hubs. Residents may benefit from monitoring how their city's specific growth metrics impact their local housing markets and employment opportunities.