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Best Cities for Software Developers (2026)
Ranked by broadband connectivity, income levels, educational attainment, and overall livability.
Minimum population: 50,000
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| #↑ | City | Population | Score | Med. Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | 101,514 | 98 | $148,227 | |
| 🥈 | FriscoTX | 202,075 | 97 | $144,567 |
| 🥉 | 149,089 | 97 | $143,754 | |
| 4 | CarmelIN | 99,453 | 97 | $132,859 |
| 5 | FishersIN | 99,041 | 97 | $126,548 |
| 6 | 86,119 | 97 | $190,829 | |
| 7 | 82,230 | 97 | $153,882 | |
| 8 | 78,691 | 97 | $181,639 | |
| 9 | CaryNC | 174,880 | 96 | $125,317 |
| 10 | BellevueWA | 150,606 | 96 | $149,551 |
| 11 | 118,402 | 96 | $142,384 | |
| 12 | 110,077 | 96 | $132,247 | |
| 13 | 107,702 | 96 | $124,617 | |
| 14 | AllenTX | 105,444 | 96 | $121,259 |
| 15 | RoswellGA | 92,770 | 96 | $122,924 |
| 16 | NewtonMA | 88,453 | 96 | $176,373 |
| 17 | IrvineCA | 304,527 | 95 | $122,948 |
| 18 | 128,058 | 95 | $165,352 | |
| 19 | ColumbiaMD | 106,600 | 95 | $124,537 |
| 20 | PlymouthMN | 79,918 | 95 | $130,131 |
| 21 | 235,845 | 94 | $137,387 | |
| 22 | TroyMI | 87,170 | 94 | $115,639 |
| 23 | 117,962 | 93 | $121,539 | |
| 24 | 104,165 | 93 | $149,152 | |
| 25 | 93,233 | 93 | $136,570 |
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About This Ranking
Ranked by broadband connectivity, income levels, educational attainment, and overall livability.
Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.
Cities must have a population of at least 50,000.