10 Most Affordable Liberal College Towns 

Located just across the bridge from San Francisco, Berkeley has been synonymous with Progressive politics for decades. 

Berkeley, California 

               

Located in the Southeast corner of New York state, at the mouth of the Hudson River, is the small town of Bronxville, one of the most liberal small towns in America. 

Bronxville, New York 

               

Home to both Harvard and MIT, plus some smaller colleges and universities, Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the quintessential college town. 

Cambridge, Massachusetts 

               

Located near fellow liberal college town Berkeley, Oakland is home to myriad colleges, including Mills College, Holy Names University, and California College of the Arts. 

Oakland, California 

               

Outdoor-loving college students are sure to love living in Boulder. The politics are solidly liberal, alternative social lifestyles are embraced. 

Boulder, Colorado 

               

Located about 10 minutes from Boston, Medford, Massachusetts, is home to Tufts University. 

Medford, Massachusetts 

               

“Keep Portland Weird.” With a catchphrase like that printed on every t-shirt, bumper sticker, and postcard in town, you know Portland is a fun place. 

Portland, Oregon - 

               

A whopping 90% of College Park residents vote Democrat, so Progressive students looking for a solidly liberal college town should take a good look at College Park. 

College Park, Maryland 

               

Home to the prestigious Northwestern University, Evanston is located within sight of Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan. 

Evanston, Illinois 

               

Home to Michigan’s Big Blue, Ann Arbor is the quintessential college town. Surrounding the sprawling University of Michigan campus are typical college town amenities. 

Ann Arbor, Michigan 

               

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