996 counties · 6 signals · multi-source data 2022–2025

The Boom Town Index

996 U.S. counties ranked by economic momentum vs. housing valuation. Counties where the economy outpaces home prices score highest. Government data, no opinions.

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Rank County BTI Score Proj. Growth GDP Pop Growth Income Ratio Home Price Amenity P/R
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Counties in Decline

Rank County BTI Score Proj. Growth GDP Pop Growth Income Ratio Home Price Amenity P/R

[SYS] How We Score

The Boom Town Index identifies counties where economic growth outpaces housing prices — the “P/E ratio” for housing:

Economic Momentum — EM (65%)

Real GDP GrowthBEA
Population GrowthCensus
Income GrowthCensus
Vacancy Rate (inverted)Census

Housing Valuation — HV (gap bonus up to 25%)

Home Value / GDP per Capita

Affordability Modifier (10%)

Income-to-Home Ratiopeer-ranked

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