Let’s be honest — some states just give off “snobby” vibes. Whether it’s sipping wine, loving the arts, or boasting about their Ivy League schools, certain places seem a little more… refined (or proud) than others.
So, which U.S. states are officially considered the snobbiest?
Thanks to data from Zippia, we now have a ranked list based on some surprising factors — like how much wine people drink, how many college degrees folks have, and how many of those degrees are in arts and humanities. And yes, higher education and wine apparently add up to snob factor.
Let’s dive into the details — and see if your state made the list!
What Makes a State Snobby?
Here’s what Zippia looked at to decide how “snobby” a state is:
- Percentage of adults with a college degree
- Percentage of those degrees in arts and humanities
- Presence of Ivy League colleges
- Wine consumption per person per year
While some might see these things as signs of class or culture, others might just call it plain old snobbery. But hey, it’s all relative!
Top 10 Snobbiest States in the U.S.
1. Massachusetts
College Grads: 43%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 24%
Wine Bottles per Person: 21
2. Vermont
College Grads: 37%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 29%
Wine Bottles per Person: 26
3. Connecticut
College Grads: 39%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 24%
Wine Bottles per Person: 20
4. New York
College Grads: 36%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 27%
Wine Bottles per Person: 17
5. New Hampshire
College Grads: 37%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 23%
Wine Bottles per Person: 28
6. Rhode Island
College Grads: 33%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 25%
Wine Bottles per Person: 19
7. California
College Grads: 33%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 26%
Wine Bottles per Person: 20
8. Oregon
College Grads: 32%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 26%
Wine Bottles per Person: 19
9. Maine
College Grads: 35%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 27%
Wine Bottles per Person: 15
10. Virginia
College Grads: 38%
Arts/Humanities Degrees: 24%
Wine Bottles per Person: 16
New England Takes the Crown
One thing is clear — every single New England state made it into the Top 10. From Massachusetts to Maine, this region is topping the charts when it comes to degrees, the arts, and bottles of wine.
Maybe it’s the history. Maybe it’s the universities. Or maybe they just really, really like Pinot Noir.
States Ranked 11 to 50 — Where Does Yours Stand?
Here’s a quick look at where the rest of the country falls:
- 11. Washington (state)
- 12. New Jersey
- 13. Maryland
- 14. Illinois
- 15. Hawaii and Minnesota
- 17. Alaska
- 18. North Carolina
- 19. Idaho
- 20. Utah
- 21. Colorado
- 22. Delaware
- 23. Florida
- 24. Montana
- 25. Pennsylvania
- 26. Nevada
- 27. Wisconsin
- 28. Missouri
- 29. New Mexico
- 30. Arizona
- 31. Michigan
- 32. Kansas
- 33. Louisiana
- 34. Tennessee
- 35. Georgia
- 36. Texas
- 37. Nebraska
- 38. North Dakota
- 39. Kentucky
- 40. Ohio
- 41. Indiana and South Carolina
- 43. Iowa
- 44. Wyoming
- 45. South Dakota
- 46. Alabama
- 47. Arkansas
- 48. Oklahoma
- 49. Mississippi
- 50. West Virginia
So… Is Being Snobby Really That Bad?
At the end of the day, this list is more fun than factual. Having lots of college grads and wine lovers doesn’t make a state bad — it just gives it a certain vibe. Whether that’s called “snobby,” “cultured,” or just “well-educated,” depends on how you see it.
One thing’s for sure: these rankings definitely got people talking — and maybe sipping wine while they do it!