Summary
A study by All About Cookies named Seattle the "nerdiest" city in the U.S. based on factors like tech jobs, comic shops, and patent activity. The study examined 75 of the largest U.S. cities to find where "nerd culture" is most present through different metrics, including education, gaming stores, and conventions.
Key Facts
- Seattle is considered the nerdiest city due to its tech jobs and comic shops.
- The study looked at cities such as San Francisco, Austin, and New York City.
- Metrics included STEM jobs, patents, and library visits.
- Boston ranked second with a high percentage of residents holding advanced degrees.
- San Francisco placed third due to its high number of patents per person.
- Salt Lake City and Minneapolis both have a high number of gaming stores per capita.
- Atlanta has the most conventions per capita of any U.S. city.
- San Jose ranked tenth, with very high demand for tech and STEM jobs.
