Augusta, Georgia has claimed the top spot as the fastest-growing job market in the nation. The study drew from user data collected between March 2024 and February 2026, pinpointing 25 growing midsize markets. Homes list at an average price of $396,195, making it the third-lowest cost on the list. "Finding the right place to build a career has become just as important as finding the right job," said Laura Lorenzetti, VP and Executive Editor at LinkedIn, in the report. Areas with more than 2.5 million LinkedIn members were excluded to focus on smaller places that are rising in popularity.