Special Report

Cities Americans Are Flocking To

45. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
> Population increase due to migration, 2010-2017: 39,686
> Population change, 2010-2017: +12.0% (506,623 to 567,428)
> Natural growth, 2010-2017: 47,638 births, 26,874 deaths
> Median home value: $222,200

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44. Kansas City, MO-KS
> Population increase due to migration, 2010-2017: 39,900
> Population change, 2010-2017: +6.0% (2,009,338 to 2,128,912)
> Natural growth, 2010-2017: 200,535 births, 119,748 deaths
> Median home value: $173,900

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43. Colorado Springs, CO
> Population increase due to migration, 2010-2017: 39,951
> Population change, 2010-2017: +12.1% (645,615 to 723,878)
> Natural growth, 2010-2017: 68,968 births, 30,704 deaths
> Median home value: $249,400

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42. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
> Population increase due to migration, 2010-2017: 43,634
> Population change, 2010-2017: +13.4% (569,633 to 645,911)
> Natural growth, 2010-2017: 63,958 births, 31,563 deaths
> Median home value: $175,300

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41. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO
> Population increase due to migration, 2010-2017: 47,115
> Population change, 2010-2017: +16.0% (463,210 to 537,463)
> Natural growth, 2010-2017: 52,151 births, 25,493 deaths
> Median home value: $166,600

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