In certain parts of the country, residents and snootiness go together like a snob and a superiority complex. Of course, there’s the West Coast snob — a newer creature who perhaps made his or her money in tech or a startup.
There’s the Southern snob, who takes pride in family money and goes to events like cotillions and coming out parties (yes, really.)
And then there’s the snob of the Northeast — a wealthy, high-class individual who, don’t even bother asking, is much smarter, more sophisticated, and way more learned than you.
But where are the snobbiest cities in the entire country located? Using Saturday Night Science, we looked at Census, FBI, and Zillow data. We analyzed the 660 largest cities in the nation.
We’re the snob hounds, and we’re on the case.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Snobbiest Cities In The US For 2025
It looks like it’s just about a Coastal Elite sweep, doesn’t it?
First off, we’re not saying there’s anything wrong with the people in these cities. If we had the money and knowledge a lot of the people in these cities do, we’d probably be a little snobby, too.
And to be clear, we didn’t form this list based on our own biases â we relied on the cold hard data.
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The 10 Snobbiest Cities In America For 2025
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Population: 117,794
Average Income: $178,202
Median Home Value: $1,040,500
More on Cambridge: Data
There are snooty places, there are snobby places, and then there’s Cambridge. If you haven’t spent much time there, know this: They probably think they’re better than you.
When you look at the data it’s hard to disagree. People in Cambridge live in some of the most expensive homes in the country (albeit they are very much overpriced). And Cambridge folks are really smart: 50%+ of its residents have a college degree.
But they’re not just money snobs in the area. They’re culture snobs, too.
Crime is low, I believe. The school system is exceptional and unique with the “controlled choice” policies that foster diversity. Lots of quirky and trendy places to eat and hangout.
Lots of young adults because of all the colleges. Also the style is very historic with all the brick.
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Population: 117,794
Average Income: $178,202
Median Home Value: $1,040,500
More on Cambridge: Data
There are snooty places, there are snobby places, and then there’s Cambridge. If you haven’t spent much time there, know this: They probably think they’re better than you.
When you look at the data it’s hard to disagree. People in Cambridge live in some of the most expensive homes in the country (albeit they are very much overpriced). And Cambridge folks are really smart: 50%+ of its residents have a college degree.
But they’re not just money snobs in the area. They’re culture snobs, too.
Crime is low, I believe. The school system is exceptional and unique with the “controlled choice” policies that foster diversity. Lots of quirky and trendy places to eat and hangout.
Lots of young adults because of all the colleges. Also the style is very historic with all the brick.
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Population: 109,900
Average Income: $125,710
Median Home Value: $778,700
More on San Buenaventura (Ventura): Data
Snob Buenaventura’ for nothing (Do they? They should).
When you have the highest number of destination spas per capita, that’s also a sign that you’re slightly above the rest of us when it comes to snobbery.
Ventura ranks highly in the number of museums. It’s home to several prestigious art festivals each year as well.
Plus, Ventura residents make a pretty penny and they’re really smart.
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Population: 156,788
Average Income: $159,455
Median Home Value: $696,800
More on Alexandria: Data
Down I95 a days drive is Alexandria, which is also right up there with apparent snobbery.
Whose kids are the most pampered in all the land? Alexandria’s kids, that’s who. There are more private schools in Alexandria than most other cities in the nation.
And they’re culture snobs here, too.
Alexandria is a wonderful place to live and is one of the best places to find a charming, suburban community so close to downtown washington DC. It is an expensive place to live but it has a strong community, many activities for families, and plenty of amenities.
The Del Ray neighborhood is a wonderful and quaint place to visit a farmer’s market or get a delicious bite to eat. Old Town is vibrant and filled with excellent food and shopping options.
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Population: 156,788
Average Income: $159,455
Median Home Value: $696,800
More on Alexandria: Data
Down I95 a days drive is Alexandria, which is also right up there with apparent snobbery.
Whose kids are the most pampered in all the land? Alexandria’s kids, that’s who. There are more private schools in Alexandria than most other cities in the nation.
And they’re culture snobs here, too.
No crime. At all. Just silly middle school and high school kids pulling pranks. Beautiful, charming city. 7 minutes to DC. Great schools. Great community. Educated people. Diverse.
Old Town is fun and beautiful, especially by the water. Good restaurants. Arlington is right next door, and it’s a pretty awesome city, too.
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Population: 117,794
Average Income: $178,202
Median Home Value: $1,040,500
More on Cambridge: Data
There are snooty places, there are snobby places, and then there’s Cambridge. If you haven’t spent much time there, know this: They probably think they’re better than you.
When you look at the data it’s hard to disagree. People in Cambridge live in some of the most expensive homes in the country (albeit they are very much overpriced). And Cambridge folks are really smart: 50%+ of its residents have a college degree.
But they’re not just money snobs in the area. They’re culture snobs, too.
Crime is low, I believe. The school system is exceptional and unique with the “controlled choice” policies that foster diversity. Lots of quirky and trendy places to eat and hangout.
Lots of young adults because of all the colleges. Also the style is very historic with all the brick.
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Population: 117,794
Average Income: $178,202
Median Home Value: $1,040,500
More on Cambridge: Data
There are snooty places, there are snobby places, and then there’s Cambridge. If you haven’t spent much time there, know this: They probably think they’re better than you.
When you look at the data it’s hard to disagree. People in Cambridge live in some of the most expensive homes in the country (albeit they are very much overpriced). And Cambridge folks are really smart: 50%+ of its residents have a college degree.
But they’re not just money snobs in the area. They’re culture snobs, too.
Crime is low, I believe. The school system is exceptional and unique with the “controlled choice” policies that foster diversity. Lots of quirky and trendy places to eat and hangout.
Lots of young adults because of all the colleges. Also the style is very historic with all the brick.
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Population: 156,788
Average Income: $159,455
Median Home Value: $696,800
More on Alexandria: Data
Down I95 a days drive is Alexandria, which is also right up there with apparent snobbery.
Whose kids are the most pampered in all the land? Alexandria’s kids, that’s who. There are more private schools in Alexandria than most other cities in the nation.
And they’re culture snobs here, too.
Alexandria is a wonderful place to live and is one of the best places to find a charming, suburban community so close to downtown washington DC. It is an expensive place to live but it has a strong community, many activities for families, and plenty of amenities.
The Del Ray neighborhood is a wonderful and quaint place to visit a farmer’s market or get a delicious bite to eat. Old Town is vibrant and filled with excellent food and shopping options.
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Population: 156,788
Average Income: $159,455
Median Home Value: $696,800
More on Alexandria: Data
Down I95 a days drive is Alexandria, which is also right up there with apparent snobbery.
Whose kids are the most pampered in all the land? Alexandria’s kids, that’s who. There are more private schools in Alexandria than most other cities in the nation.
And they’re culture snobs here, too.
Alexandria is a wonderful place to live and is one of the best places to find a charming, suburban community so close to downtown washington DC. It is an expensive place to live but it has a strong community, many activities for families, and plenty of amenities.
The Del Ray neighborhood is a wonderful and quaint place to visit a farmer’s market or get a delicious bite to eat. Old Town is vibrant and filled with excellent food and shopping options.
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Population: 121,179
Average Income: $121,560
Median Home Value: $435,100
More on Ann Arbor: Data
There’s one big reason Ann Arbor is on this list. It starts with an S and ends in MART. These folks are just geniuses. They’re spoiled with culture, too.
Not only do families in Ann Arbor command relatively big salaries, over two-thirds of the residents in Ann Arbor have a college degree.
In fact, Ann Arbor is the 2nd smartest city in the nation. Only 4% of residents don’t have a high school diploma.
While the theater scene has a big following, the museums are where the city stands out.
That’s okay. They can just afford to buy the paintings and look at them in the comfort of their large homes.
I live in Ann Arbor… better than any city you been to.
How we determined the snobbiest places in The United States for 2025
We started by making a list of every city in America with more than 100,000 people based on the 2019-2023 American Community Survey.
That left us with 660 cities to rank.
We then looked at the following snob-tastic criteria from the Census, FBI, and Zillow for each of the cities on the list using Saturday Night Science.
- Average home price (Higher is snobbier)
- Median household income (Higher is snobbier)
- Percent of population with a college degree (Higher is snobbier)
- Private schools per capita (Higher is snobbier)
- Museums per capita (Higher is snobbier)
- Farmers markets per capita (Higher is snobbier)
Finally, we averaged together the ranks of all the individual scores into a giant “Snobby Index” and the city with the lowest index — Cambridge, MA — ranked as the “Snobbiest City In America.” We updated this article for 2025. This is our tenth time ranking the snobbiest cities in the US. This article is an opinion based on facts and meant as infotainment — don’t freak out.
It’s time to put on your monocle and go through these snooty places.
Summing Up The Not So Humble Pie
Well there you have it, the places in America that needed a piece of humble pie, with Cambridge in particular being called out as the snobbiest city in the nation.
The snobbiest cities in the United States are Cambridge, MA, Cambridge, MA, San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA, Alexandria, VA, Alexandria, VA, Cambridge, MA, Cambridge, MA, Alexandria, VA, Alexandria, VA, and Ann Arbor, MI.
So sure, we may call you guys a little ‘snobby’. But it’s only because we’re jealous.
If you’re curious, here are the least snobby (or most laid back) cities in America:
- Laredo
- Detroit
- Detroit
Detailed List Of The Snobbiest Cities In America
| Rank | City | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge, MA | 117,794 | $1,040,500 | $126,469 |
| 2 | Cambridge, MA | 117,794 | $1,040,500 | $126,469 |
| 3 | San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA | 109,900 | $778,700 | $100,407 |
| 4 | Alexandria, VA | 156,788 | $696,800 | $113,638 |
| 5 | Alexandria, VA | 156,788 | $696,800 | $113,638 |
| 6 | Cambridge, MA | 117,794 | $1,040,500 | $126,469 |
| 7 | Cambridge, MA | 117,794 | $1,040,500 | $126,469 |
| 8 | Alexandria, VA | 156,788 | $696,800 | $113,638 |
| 9 | Alexandria, VA | 156,788 | $696,800 | $113,638 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor, MI | 121,179 | $435,100 | $81,089 |
| 11 | Boulder, CO | 106,274 | $982,600 | $85,364 |
| 12 | Seattle, WA | 741,440 | $912,100 | $121,984 |
| 13 | Seattle, WA | 741,440 | $912,100 | $121,984 |
| 14 | Charleston, SC | 152,014 | $469,100 | $90,038 |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | 499,287 | $420,600 | $81,938 |
| 16 | Atlanta, GA | 499,287 | $420,600 | $81,938 |
| 17 | Daly City, CA | 102,560 | $1,092,700 | $119,570 |
| 18 | Pasadena, CA | 136,462 | $1,045,000 | $103,778 |
| 19 | Pasadena, CA | 136,462 | $1,045,000 | $103,778 |
| 20 | Berkeley, CA | 120,223 | $1,351,100 | $108,558 |
| 21 | Washington, DC | 672,079 | $724,600 | $106,287 |
| 22 | Washington, DC | 672,079 | $724,600 | $106,287 |
| 23 | Bellevue, WA | 151,199 | $1,203,100 | $161,300 |
| 24 | San Francisco, CA | 836,321 | $1,380,500 | $141,446 |
| 25 | San Francisco, CA | 836,321 | $1,380,500 | $141,446 |
| 26 | Portland, OR | 642,715 | $557,600 | $88,792 |
| 27 | Portland, OR | 642,715 | $557,600 | $88,792 |
| 28 | San Mateo, CA | 103,555 | $1,563,200 | $152,669 |
| 29 | San Mateo, CA | 103,555 | $1,563,200 | $152,669 |
| 30 | Stamford, CT | 135,806 | $614,300 | $107,474 |
| 31 | Allen, TX | 107,684 | $429,900 | $129,130 |
| 32 | Pasadena, CA | 136,462 | $1,045,000 | $103,778 |
| 33 | Pasadena, CA | 136,462 | $1,045,000 | $103,778 |
| 34 | Washington, DC | 672,079 | $724,600 | $106,287 |
| 35 | Washington, DC | 672,079 | $724,600 | $106,287 |
| 36 | Richmond, VA | 227,595 | $328,100 | $62,671 |
| 37 | Richmond, VA | 227,595 | $328,100 | $62,671 |
| 38 | The Woodlands, TX | 116,916 | $479,400 | $141,353 |
| 39 | Salt Lake City, UT | 203,888 | $495,700 | $74,925 |
| 40 | Salt Lake City, UT | 203,888 | $495,700 | $74,925 |
| 41 | Miramar, FL | 135,986 | $420,300 | $86,109 |
| 42 | Carlsbad, CA | 114,500 | $1,156,900 | $139,326 |
| 43 | Jurupa Valley, CA | 106,244 | $538,700 | $96,190 |
| 44 | San Francisco, CA | 836,321 | $1,380,500 | $141,446 |
| 45 | San Francisco, CA | 836,321 | $1,380,500 | $141,446 |
| 46 | Sugar Land, TX | 109,735 | $406,600 | $137,511 |
| 47 | Denver, CO | 713,734 | $586,700 | $91,681 |
| 48 | Denver, CO | 713,734 | $586,700 | $91,681 |
| 49 | Scottsdale, AZ | 242,169 | $709,900 | $107,372 |
| 50 | Scottsdale, AZ | 242,169 | $709,900 | $107,372 |
| 51 | Westminster, CO | 115,546 | $497,400 | $96,145 |
| 52 | San Mateo, CA | 103,555 | $1,563,200 | $152,669 |
| 53 | San Mateo, CA | 103,555 | $1,563,200 | $152,669 |
| 54 | Sandy Springs, GA | 107,198 | $583,900 | $101,593 |
| 55 | Fort Collins, CO | 169,705 | $548,400 | $83,598 |
| 56 | Fort Collins, CO | 169,705 | $548,400 | $83,598 |
| 57 | Arlington, VA | 235,463 | $864,800 | $140,160 |
| 58 | Arlington, VA | 235,463 | $864,800 | $140,160 |
| 59 | Boston, MA | 663,972 | $710,400 | $94,755 |
| 60 | Urban Honolulu, HI | 346,323 | $834,100 | $85,428 |
| 61 | Seattle, WA | 741,440 | $912,100 | $121,984 |
| 62 | Seattle, WA | 741,440 | $912,100 | $121,984 |
| 63 | Santa Clara, CA | 129,239 | $1,527,900 | $173,670 |
| 64 | Centennial, CO | 107,386 | $626,700 | $128,167 |
| 65 | Miami, FL | 446,663 | $475,200 | $59,390 |
| 66 | Miami, FL | 446,663 | $475,200 | $59,390 |
| 67 | Plano, TX | 287,339 | $440,600 | $108,649 |
| 68 | Enterprise, NV | 232,043 | $449,300 | $93,980 |
| 69 | Huntington Beach, CA | 196,010 | $1,047,300 | $119,885 |
| 70 | Atlanta, GA | 499,287 | $420,600 | $81,938 |
| 71 | Atlanta, GA | 499,287 | $420,600 | $81,938 |
| 72 | Santa Rosa, CA | 177,216 | $685,000 | $97,410 |
| 73 | Santa Rosa, CA | 177,216 | $685,000 | $97,410 |
| 74 | Scottsdale, AZ | 242,169 | $709,900 | $107,372 |
| 75 | Scottsdale, AZ | 242,169 | $709,900 | $107,372 |
| 76 | Arlington, VA | 235,463 | $864,800 | $140,160 |
| 77 | Arlington, VA | 235,463 | $864,800 | $140,160 |
| 78 | Oakland, CA | 438,072 | $924,700 | $97,369 |
| 79 | Oakland, CA | 438,072 | $924,700 | $97,369 |
| 80 | Columbia, SC | 138,019 | $243,500 | $55,653 |
| 81 | Tacoma, WA | 220,482 | $454,600 | $83,857 |
| 82 | Tacoma, WA | 220,482 | $454,600 | $83,857 |
| 83 | Riverview, FL | 107,776 | $341,200 | $95,442 |
| 84 | Eugene, OR | 177,520 | $435,400 | $63,836 |
| 85 | Eugene, OR | 177,520 | $435,400 | $63,836 |
| 86 | Little Rock, AR | 202,739 | $221,200 | $60,583 |
| 87 | Little Rock, AR | 202,739 | $221,200 | $60,583 |
| 88 | Naperville, IL | 149,424 | $509,900 | $150,937 |
| 89 | Tampa, FL | 393,389 | $375,300 | $71,302 |
| 90 | Burbank, CA | 105,165 | $1,041,100 | $95,816 |
| 91 | Santa Rosa, CA | 177,216 | $685,000 | $97,410 |
| 92 | Santa Rosa, CA | 177,216 | $685,000 | $97,410 |
| 93 | Wilmington, NC | 118,578 | $350,300 | $63,900 |
| 94 | Wilmington, NC | 118,578 | $350,300 | $63,900 |
| 95 | Portland, OR | 642,715 | $557,600 | $88,792 |
| 96 | Portland, OR | 642,715 | $557,600 | $88,792 |
| 97 | Columbia, MO | 127,200 | $268,300 | $64,488 |
| 98 | Bend, OR | 101,472 | $646,800 | $88,792 |
| 99 | Madison, WI | 275,568 | $346,900 | $76,983 |
| 100 | Madison, WI | 275,568 | $346,900 | $76,983 |
Of course, all liberal cities.