Forbes Fastest Growing Cities in 2015: 5 Texas Cities Make the List

In a recent blog, we discussed that Houston was named Forbes Fastest Growing City in the U.S! But,  four other Texas cities also made the cut. In fact, the top 3 spots are Texas cities. Check out the stats below from Forbes.

1. Houston, Texas

2014 Population growth rate: 1.81%

2015 (Projected) pop. growth rate: 1.74%

Job growth rate: 4.5%

Unemployment: 4.8%

2014 Gross Metro Product Growth: 3.52%

Median pay: $71,900

2. Austin, Texas

2014 Population growth rate: 2.52%

2015 (Projected) pop. growth rate: 2.51%

Job growth rate: 3.14%

Unemployment: 4.13%

2014 Gross Metro Product Growth: 4.95%

Median pay: $63,500

3. Dallas, Texas

2014 Population growth rate: 1.98%

2015 (Projected) pop. growth rate: 2.04%

Job growth rate: 4.1%

Unemployment: 4.91%

2014 Gross Metro Product Growth: 2.46%

Median pay: $67,500

8. Fort Worth, Texas

2014 Population growth rate: 2.03%

2015 (Projected) pop. growth rate: 2.1%

Job growth rate: 2.64%

Unemployment: 4.95%

2014 Gross Metro Product Growth: 3.4%

Median pay: $60,900

10. San Antonio, Texas

2014 Population growth rate: 1.89%

2015 (Projected) pop. growth rate: 1.93%

Job growth rate: 3.06%

Unemployment: 4.56%

2014 Gross Metro Product Growth: 1.74%

Median pay: $58,300