Here in Massachusetts, it’s no secret that we’re home to some of the most well-to-do neighborhoods in the country – where the residents tend to enjoy the finer things in life (as they should). But now, thanks to Movoto.com, our “snobby” way of life has been confirmed.
According to their study, Brookline is the third snobbiest small city in the country – ouch. And with a median home price of $681,900, I guess we can see why. To actually live there (renting doesn’t count sorry), will cost you an arm and a leg. And as a former Brookline renter myself, I can attest that the neighborhoods are some of the cutest and nicest outside the city.
While I, personally, wouldn’t describe the town as “snobby,” Movoto.com does make a pretty good case. The website based their rankings on median home price, median household income, percent of population with a college degree, private schools per capita, performing arts per capita, art galleries per capita, and fast food restaurants per capita.
The study describes Brookline as having “a long history of snobbery.” And the fact that the Boston-area town also happens to be home to one of the oldest country clubs in the world only contributes to its supposed snobby factor.
The study goes on to describe the town as “well educated in the ways of culture and refined living,” ranking third place in college graduation percentage. And in case you haven’t noticed, Brookline is not a fan of fast food. The town boasts the third fewest non-fast food restaurants per capita. Why, after all, would Brookline residents opt for McDonald’s when they could patron amazing restaurants like Ribelle, Barcelona Wine Bar or La Morra. I mean, really?
The article does boast that Brookline is no doubt “a wonderful place to live, start a family, or retire. At least, for those well off enough to afford it.” For the rest of us, we’ll keep on saving – because, after all, that meal at Ribelle is worth the splurge.
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