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Why Seattle is the Second-Best Tech City in the U.S.
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While San Francisco still reigns supreme in the tech arena, a new contender is giving the Bay Area a run for its money – Seattle. Of course, no one is surprised that Seattle has a burgeoning tech industry. However, it is notable that the Emerald City has recently risen in the ranks yet again and booted Washington, D.C. from its place as the nation’s second most favorable market for tech employees.

According to the Scoring Tech Talent report from CRBE, the top ten tech cities in the U.S. and Canada are:
1. San Francisco Bay Area, California
2. Seattle, Washington
3. New York, New York
4. Washington, D.C.
5. Atlanta, Georgia
6. Toronto, Ontario
7. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
8. Austin, Texas
9. Boston, Massachusetts
10. Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas

This begs the question: why now? And what does Seattle offer that other major metropolitan areas just can’t deliver?

#1 Abundance of Educated Workers
One of the largest distinguishing factors between Seattle and other American cities is that it has the large skilled workforce necessary to fill the extraordinary demand of modern tech giants. Seattle is an exceptionally educated city, with 63 percent of its residents over the age of 25 holding a bachelor’s or higher-level degree. WalletHub even

While San Francisco still reigns supreme in the tech arena, a new contender is giving the Bay Area a run for its money – Seattle.

Source: Why Seattle is the Second-Best Tech City in the U.S. – Continental Van Lines