{"id":979,"date":"2022-11-04T22:19:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T22:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xome.com\/blog\/?p=979"},"modified":"2022-11-04T22:20:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T22:20:13","slug":"10-nerdiest-cities-in-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud-prod.xome.com\/blog\/10-nerdiest-cities-in-america\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Nerdiest Cities in America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Being nerdy is cool. Some call it a trend while others claim it\u2019s a way of life. Either way, there are plenty of self-proclaimed geeks all over the country, but the places on this list contain the highest amount of nerdy residents. Whether it\u2019s due to a love of books or a love of science, from LARPing to attending Comic-Con, these 10 cities are the nerdiest in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Washington, D.C.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Washington, D.C.\u2019s nerdy claim to fame? It boasts the most science museums in the United States, including the Marian Koshland Science Museum<\/a> and the National Air and Space Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Huntsville, Alabama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Another city that knows their stuff when it comes to the cosmos is Huntsville, Alabama. NASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center<\/a> is located here. Also, 16.2% of Huntsville\u2019s workforce have jobs that are related to both math and science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Framingham, Massachusetts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The residents of Framingham, Massachusetts are some of the smartest people in the United States. In fact, 16.6% of people work in math and science related fields thanks to Framingham being the base of operations for companies like Bose<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Raleigh, North Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re into live-action role-playing, or LARPing, then Raleigh, North Carolina has multiple groups fr you to choose from. LARPing lets you step into a fantasy game, dress up in fun costumes, and tell stories in real time. We think that earns Raleigh a spot on the list of nerdiest cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Portland, Oregon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Portland, Oregon, celebrates being one of the nerdiest cities around. The more eccentric you are, the more you\u2019re accepted in Portland. Not to mention it\u2019s the city with the most comic book stores in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Oakland, California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to having the most bookstores-per-capita, Oakland, California, ranks in the top three. But that\u2019s not the only reason why Oakland is geeky. In past years it has played host to Nerd Nite, an event that allows people to come together and soak up some knowledge on a multitude of topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Omaha, Nebraska<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Omaha, you can be transported to the Middle Ages at the Nebraska Renaissance Festival<\/a>. Geeks of all stripes flock to this medieval gathering, dressing up in costumes from different time periods. Who wouldn\u2019t want to eat giant turkey legs and watch jousting competitions in one of the nerdiest cities around?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. San Diego, California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Who could forget the home of the mothership, AKA San Diego Comic-Con<\/a>? This huge convention draws nerds from every corner of fandom, whether it’s comic books, movies, TVs, or books. You’ll see people in amazing cosplay, merch of all kinds, artists doing their thing, and even actors from famous franchises rubbing elbows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Silicon Valley, California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yes, we know that Silicon Valley isn\u2019t technically a city, but we had to include it in our list of nerdiest cities anyway \u2014 18.2% of the working population have jobs in the field of science and technology. Silicon Valley also has more computer stores than anywhere else in the United States. The region is responsible for 40% of the nation\u2019s venture capital. Not to mention it\u2019s the home to many of the world\u2019s largest geeky companies, including Apple, Google, Intel, and Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embrace your hobbies and find your next nerdy home by browsing homes for sale<\/a> and auction homes<\/a> on Xome!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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