The Midland metropolitan statistical area was the only smaller MSA in Texas to rank among the “Best-Performing Cities” in the United States, according to a report from Milken Institute. The Midland MSA ranked fifth among smaller cities in the nation,

Job growth, wages and the tech sector in Raleigh were cited as reasons in the report by the Milken Institute. A new report from Milken names Raleigh the nation’s best-performing large metropolitan area.

Raleigh, NC is the best-performing large metropolitan area, according to the 2025 Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities (BPC) report, taking the top spot in the rankings following two consecutive years of ranking among the top-three large cities.

The city of Dallas is no longer one of the top 10 best economies in the U.S., according to a report from the non-profit Milken Institute.

The Charlotte region’s economic growth fell when compared to other large U.S. metro areas, while Raleigh’s was the best in the country, according to a new study from a nonprof

Raleigh has topped an economic think tank’s list of best-performing cities in the United States for the first time in over a decade. The Milken Institute’s annual list looks at 13 factors including economic opportunities,