
Here’s the #1 Snobbiest Place in Massachusetts for 2024
There's no doubt that Massachusetts is filled with natural beauty, culture, and a host of friendly folks but some sections of the state can be a bit more snobby than others. However, having snobby people isn't just a characteristic of Massachusetts, every state has areas that are a bit snobbier than others. So what area of Massachusetts wins the prize in the snobby department?

What is the Snobbiest Place in Massachusetts for 2024?
Road Snacks released a study of the 10 snobbiest places in Massachusetts for 2024. The study examined things like expensive homes, high incomes, and overly educated populations by city in Massachusetts. Before we reveal the top spot, let's see which places in Massachusetts landed in second and third place.
The City of Newburyport lands in third place when it comes to the "snobby" factor. Last year Somerville took the #3 spot but moved down to #4 in 2024. Here are some stats on Newburyport from the study.
- Population: 18,356
- % Highly Educated: 64.0%
- Median Income: $127,306
- Median Home Price: $820,037
Just like last year, the City of Cambridge lands in the #2 position of snobbiest places in Massachusetts for 2024. Here are some stats from the study.
- Population: 117,962
- % Highly Educated: 80.0%
- Median Income: $121,539
- Median Home Price: $946,296
We have a repeat winner. The City of Newton landed in the top spot of snobbiest places in Massachusetts for 2023 and it's the same case for 2024. Here are some stats from the study as provided by Road Snacks.
- Population: 88,453
- % Highly Educated: 81.0%
- Median Income: $176,373
- Median Home Price: $1,367,720
So, Newton is so snobby that the city is the king of snobs for 2023 and 2024. From your experience do you agree with this study or is Newton getting the short end of the stick? You can see what other places in Massachusetts made the list by going here.
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