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11/24/2025

12 Up-and-coming Cities Cities in the U.S. That Are Perfectly Sized

These communities are on the rise

Many people travel based on city size, preferring larger or more well-known cities as their final destinations. But what if we told you there was a new travel trend where tourists are exploring mid-sized cities to really get a feel for the state?

We've done the research and compiled a list of America's 12 up-and-coming cities, perfectly sized for your next trip.

These mid-size cities are the kind of places that quietly deliver on everything travelers and relocators crave: affordability, accessible outdoor spaces, genuinely great food, growing job markets and downtowns you can actually navigate on foot.

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