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Brookline No. 3 on 'Snobbiest Small Cities in America' List

Do you agree with the town's ranking?

Brookline was ranked one of the "snobbiest" small cities in the country.

Real estate service Movoto had Brookline No. 3 on its "10 Snobbiest Cities in America" list.

The survey was based on factors like median home price, household income, private schools per capita, and art galleries per capita. Palo Alto, Calif. topped the list.

Here's an excerpt explaining Brookline's high ranking:

"Home of The Country Club, one of the oldest country clubs in the world, Brookline has a long history of snobbery.

Nowadays, however, it boasts being a wonderful place to live, start a family, or retire. At least, for those well off enough to afford it. The median home price here is $681,900, so if you’re looking to move here, you better start saving up now.

People here are quite well educated in the ways of culture and refined living, especially considering their third place rank in college graduation percentage.

They also seem to know a thing or two about healthy eating, seeing as they had the third fewest non-fast food restaurants per capita. Or maybe they just prefer not to insult their taste buds with anything less than the amazing hanger steak at the Barcelona Wine Bar."

Do you agree with Brookline's ranking?


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