The fastest-growing and fastest-shrinking US cities

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Ocala, Florida
Ocala, Florida, had the highest percent increase among metros.

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Every US state's fastest-growing small town or city

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Aerial view of Harrisburg, South Dakota, a suburb of Sioux Falls.
Harrisburg, South Dakota, a suburb of Sioux Falls, saw a 49% population increase from 2020 to 2024.

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Austin's growth has skyrocketed in the last decade. See which other cities are booming.

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Aerial shot of Downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake.
Austin outpaced the nation in household growth from 2014 to 2024.

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Zohran Mamdani wants dozens of factory-built public bathrooms. Delays and high costs could stand in the way.

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Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani.
Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani

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20 big cities that will become affordable in 2026, according to Zillow

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The best city for renters isn't cheap — but its quality of life is top-tier. See what metros made the top 10.

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Downtown Portland, Maine.
Portland, Maine.

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The hottest real estate markets for 2026 are reaping the benefits of RTO

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The Manhattan skyline.
New York City.

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Photos of 13 iconic landmarks as they were being constructed

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Jefferson's head under construction during Mount Rushmore's construction.
Mount Rushmore under construction.

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27 cities and towns across the US that offer cash and other perks to people who move there

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Laura Landers (left), Corinne Gaston (middle), and Michael Boyink (right)
Laura Landers (left), Corinne Gaston (middle), and Michael Boyink (right) all moved to Tulsa through Tulsa Remote

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The safest cities in the US, ranked

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Burlington, Vermont.
Burlington, Vermont.

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