Where are all the Hipsters? This West Michigan City Made the Top 10 in a Nationwide Ranking.
You won't be surprised to find Seattle and Portland in the Top 10; find out which West Michigan city houses the most hipsters.
In a new study by infogroup, Grand Rapids, Michigan ranks #5 on the list of hippest cities nationwide.
You can spot them in their thick-framed glasses and flannel, beards and thrift-store skirts...hipsters are everywhere. Why are so many in G.R.?
Hipsters are defined by more than just the cardigan and converse combo, the skinny-jeans and man-bun look. According to the researchers, "they are a group that frequents certain types of businesses, and whose communities share particular characteristics." Infogroup looked at music and live entertainment, tattoo parlors, record stores (vinyl, natch), bicycle dealers, thrift stores, coffee shops and brewers and ranked the top 10 U.S. cities.
- Seattle, Washington
- Portland, Oregon
- Denver, Colorado
- Sacramento, California
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- San Diego, California
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- San Francisco, California
- Rochester, New York
Thrift, coffee and tattoo shops placed highest Grand Rapids' concentration of businesses that attract hipsters, but it was the city's craft beer scene that propelled it to the #5 spot on the list.
Get the complete rundown on the Top 10 cities and study methodology here.