Boom in Morgantown WV??? Other Soughtover Cities Seeing the Same?

[David Flores]

Being in the property management world I have noticed a boom going on in Morgantown WV. It is very strange to me because it is a city that has had very stagnant growth in a long time. But for some reason homes, restaurants, employers, hospitals, and more are either expanding or brand new to the area.

I was wondering if other "sought-over cities" are experiencing the same kind of thing. I am referring to smaller cities in more unpopulated states. I know Boise is experiencing a huge boom as well, which is an example I am referring to. Not the NYCs, LAs, San Franciso's, Detriot's, etc. The small cities in relatively not so populated states. I think people have shifted their focus on quality of life and finances. People are looking for a smaller city with everything they need, but not paying the extremely high property prices or taxes.

I think covid had a big impact on this. But wondering if a lot of people see the same thing? Maybe places like fargo, salt lake city, jackson hole, bethesda, Charlotte, lehigh valley, etc