I'm not really sure what this means, but Grand Rapids has been ranked fifth in the nation for having the most 'hipsters'. My facial hair grew just reading about it.

Infogroup compiled the survey which ranks cities based on the following hipster-y criteria: 

The business data identified the metro areas which most closely identified with businesses providing products and services that appealed to hipsters.

The types of businesses targeted as being closely related to “hipster” culture were microbreweries (manufacturers), records/tapes/CD (retail), music dealers, coffee shops (non-chains only), beer & ale (retail), thrift shops, bicycle dealers, tattoo parlors, and music and live entertainment.

Okay. I guess I see the correlation, but I'm not sure what to do with that information, grow a beard or buy some skinny jeans?

Referring specifically to Grand Rapids, Infogroup says:

...Grand Rapids proves it’s as hipster as your finest cold-brew coffee. Among businesses of interest in this city, thrift shops rank very high (30 percent), followed by coffee shops (15 percent) and tattoo parlors (14 percent). This city is also known for its famous summer downtown art gallery and farmers market. And if hipsters are looking for another reason to relocate, then they can add “best beer scene” to the city's list of honors, according to USA Today. All in all, this great city seems to be attracting more and more hipsters every season.

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Top 10 "most-hipster" markets in US

1.   Seattle

2.   Portland, Oregon

3.   Denver

4.   Sacramento, California

5.   Grand Rapids

6.   San Diego

7.   Providence, Rhode Island

8.   Pittsburgh

9.   San Francisco

10. Rochester, New York

 

 

 

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