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- Adults working from home: 13.4%
- Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 78.2%
- Adults working in a professional, scientific, and technical services: 17.5%
- Median income: $66,524
- Poverty rate: 23.4%
- Median home value: $708,000
Home to the University of Colorado, Boulder is the most highly-educated city on this list and one of the most highly-educated cities in the country. With its easy access to hiking, cycling, fantastic restaurants, and a plethora of cultural attractions, Boulder could be considered paradise for workers with flexible hours. It’s no wonder that National Geographic named Boulder the happiest city in the United States in 2017.
