Most people like to be considered “smart”. It’s certainly better than the alternative, right? Well, have you ever wondered where all the “smart people” live? This poll shows which US cities have the highest number of college graduates. Some you may expect but others may be a surprise. I wanted to share this because in choosing a place to live this may be important information for you! Here are the metro areas that the most and least educated call home:
Metro areas with the highest percentage of residents with a college degree:
1. Washington, D.C., 47.3 percent
2. San Francisco, 43.5 percent
3. San Jose, Calif., 43.2 percent
4. (tie) Raleigh, N.C. 42.2 percent
4. (tie) Boston, 42.2 percent
6. Austin, Texas, 38.7 percent
7. (tie) Minneapolis, 37.6 percent
7. (tie) Denver, 37.6 percent
9. Seattle, 37.4 percent
10. New York, 35.6 percent
Metro areas with the lowest percentage of residents with a college degree:
1. Riverside, Calif., 19.2 percent
2. Las Vegas, 21.3 percent
3. Memphis, Tenn., 24.2 percent
4. Tampa, Fla., 24.6 percent
5. San Antonio, Texas, 24.8 percent
6. Louisville, Ky., 24.9 percent
7. New Orleans, 26.2 percent
8. Detroit, 26.3 percent
9. Orlando, Fla., 26.6 percent
10. Cleveland, 26.9 percent
Source: CNNMoney.com, Les Christie (10/01/2010)
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