Boston was just ranked the funniest city in the U.S.

When it comes to laughs, some cities are funnier than others. New research from online ticketing platform TicketSource has officially named Boston the funniest city in the U.S. The honor is the result of their study that ranked cities by comedy club density, comedy-related search demand, upcoming ticketed comedy events and the number of notable comedians each city has produced. Boston, apparently, is where Americans are laughing the loudest right now.

Boston tops the list with a comedy score of 8.17 out of 10, outperforming the study average across almost every category. The city racks up more than 206,000 comedy-related searches, well above the average of 131,200, and boasts 12 comedy venues per 100,000 people. That's nearly double what most cities offer. Crucially, Boston balances demand with access. Venues like The Wilbur, Laugh Boston and Improv Asylum have fresh lineups each week, so comedy is always at the forefront of the entertainment scene.

Washington, D.C., lands in second place with a score of 7.69. Its venue count sits closer to the norm at eight per 100,000 people, but interest runs high. The city logs nearly 190,000 comedy-related searches and is home to 25 notable comedians, slightly above the study average of just under 23. Alumni like Dave Chappelle and Stephen Colbert loom large, helping cement D.C.’s reputation as a serious proving ground for stand-ups.

Third place is a tie between San Francisco and Atlanta, both scoring 7.41, though they get there in very different ways. San Francisco dominates on volume, hosting 33.2 ticketed comedy events per 100,000 people. That is almost three times the study average of 11.4, and it means a show is rarely hard to find at spots like Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club. Atlanta shines on access instead, with 16.3 comedy venues per 100,000 people, more than double the average. Regular stages at venues like The Punchline Comedy Club, Laughing Skull Lounge and Uptown Comedy Corner keep both performers and audiences coming back.

Comedy scenes succeed in different ways, but the strongest ones offer plenty of venues, steady events and real demand. Right now, Boston has the best mix of all three, so comedy fans should take note.

Top 10 funniest cities in the U.S.

1. Boston, MA
2. Washington, D.C.
3. San Francisco, CA
4. Atlanta, GA
5. Orlando, FL
6. St. Louis, MO
7. Seattle, WA
8. Miami, FL
9. Minneapolis, MN
10. Chicago, IL