For a dramatic international comparison, consider that the 15th-20th largest cities in China already have populations of greater than 7M: double this forecast to be reached over the next decade in America's 3rd Largest urban area
The city I am most curious about is Lagos. Estimated to get to 40 million.
If trends continue it COULD be bigger than Chicago in a decade. Maybe.
That's hardly as strong an assertion as the headline implies.
Austin looks like it will pass San Jose soon, making 4 of the top 10 cities by population in Texas.
Austin's land area is 50% bigger than San Jose
Houston is about double Chicago as well. Texas cities are attractive due to space and cost. Austin's average home price, despite being at an all time high, is 1/2 to 1/3 that of San Jose.
Yes, the disparity on home prices is what is referred to in economics as a "revealed preference"