Individuals who have successfully immigrated to the United States or those intending to invest for immigration purposes often consider where to invest in the U.S. Below are the top ten fastest growing cities in the United States in 2015, as published by Forbes, for the reference of our friends in U.S. immigration:


    1. Houston, Texas


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, Texas

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 1.81%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 1.74%

    Employment Growth Rate: 4.5%

    Unemployment Rate: 4.8%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 3.52%

    Median Salary: $71,900

[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


    2. Austin, Texas


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, Texas

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 2.52%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 2.51%

    Employment Growth Rate: 3.14%

    Unemployment Rate: 4.13%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 4.95%

    Median Salary: $63,500


[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


    3. Dallas, Texas


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 1.98%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 2.04%

    Employment Growth Rate: 4.1%

    Unemployment Rate: 4.91%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 2.46%

    Median Salary: $67,500


[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


    4. Raleigh, North Carolina


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: Raleigh-Cary, North Carolina

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 1.86%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 2.02%

    Employment Growth Rate: 3.54%

    Unemployment Rate: 4.83%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 3.43%

    Median Salary: $64,700


[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


    5. Seattle, Washington


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, Washington

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 1.3%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 1.3%

    Employment Growth Rate: 3.56%

    Unemployment Rate: 4.7%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 3.35%

    Median Salary: $72,000


[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


    6. Denver, Colorado


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, Colorado

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 1.74%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 1.43%

    Employment Growth Rate: 2.66%

    Unemployment Rate: 4%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 2.52%

    Median Salary: $64,300


[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


    7. San Francisco, California


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, California

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 0.93%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 0.95%

    Employment Growth Rate: 3.52%

    Unemployment Rate: 4.16%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 3.72%

    Median Salary: $81,700


[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


    8. Fort Worth, Texas


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 2.03%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 2.1%

    Employment Growth Rate: 2.64%

    Unemployment Rate: 4.95%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 3.4%

    Median Salary: $60,900


[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


    9. Charlotte, North Carolina-South Carolina


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina-South Carolina

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 1.93%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 1.98%

    Employment Growth Rate: 3.1%

    Unemployment Rate: 5.84%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 2.95%

    Median Salary: $61,500


[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


    10. San Antonio, Texas


    Metropolitan Statistical Area: San Antonio-New Braunfels, Texas

    2014 Population Growth Rate: 1.89%

    2015 (Projected) Population Growth Rate: 1.93%

    Employment Growth Rate: 3.06%

    Unemployment Rate: 4.56%

    2014 Metropolitan Area GDP Growth Rate: 1.74%

    Median Salary: $58,300


[Immigration Focus] The Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the United States in 2015


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