Recent news articles have reported on the blistering 236.7% growth rate in Fulshear, Texas. This blistering growth rate makes Fulshear one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the United States. The administration’s report acknowledges the high pace of development in these respects. Additionally, it describes the cost in dollars and sense for would-be home buyers.
Fulshear, an even smaller suburb, needs an annual salary of $199,909 to buy a home — a testament to the community’s surging popularity. Rounding out the top three, Celina, Texas has recently experienced ecstatic growth with a 190.2% explosion in population. Celina’s housing market is much more attainable, with a needed salary of just $137,965 to afford a home there.
Anna, Texas takes the prize with the highest population increase of all places considered— 70.9%. To purchase a house there, you’ll require a salary of $96,137. The report provides fascinating insights into quite a few burgeoning ‘burbs. Among them are our own Kyle and Katy in Texas and Castle Rock, Colorado.
Woodbridge, Virginia, a Washington, D.C. suburb about 30 miles south of the capital, ranked first overall as the fastest-growing suburb. CJ Williamson, research lead at GOBankingRates, said the region’s attractiveness can be attributed to a few different aspects.
“There are a multitude of reasons for this population boom, but among them is the fact that many DC-area residents left the city during the pandemic in search of less-populated, nearby suburbs, such as Woodbridge,” – CJ Williamson, GOBankingRates researcher.
The small, diverse city of Hamtramck, Michigan offers an opportunity for homebuyers on a budget. There, all you need is an income of $76,618 to afford a home. Living comfortably in Saint Cloud, Florida would take a salary of $108,487. Indeed, these figures go on to further highlight the range of housing markets even in the suburbs that are experiencing growth.
“Our data also shows Woodbridge has a relatively strong livability score (71 out of 100) and a relatively affordable home median price for the DC area, at roughly $500,000 as of February 2025, which may also explain its growing popularity,” – CJ Williamson, GOBankingRates researcher.
Hamtramck, Michigan offers a more affordable alternative for homebuyers with a required salary of only $76,618 to buy a house. Meanwhile, Saint Cloud, Florida requires a salary of $108,487 for comfortable living. These figures underline the diversity in housing markets across growing suburban areas.
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