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Listen, New York knows that it's sexy. And we're not just talking about that splendid skyline, those sumptuous restaurants and our stunning, sprawling greenspaces—we're talking about the very people who make up this fine AF city. And yet, according to a new study from digital marketers TDM Agency, residents of the juicy Big Apple are only the second-most attractive folks in the country. So who the hell beat us, and how?!
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Well, firstly, the methodology: the agency analyzed a range of data to settle the debate of which U.S. state boasts the best-looking people, from the number of Miss USA winners, Victoria’s Secret Angels and Sexiest Man Alive titles living in each state to the number of working models per capita as well as the fitness and obesity rates of each domestic destination.
And while New York placed in steamy second thanks to its high number of models per capita and strong celebrity credentials (though we apparently don't have a single Victoria’s Secret Angel living here?), the Empire State was beat out by those gorgeous Californians. Residents of the Golden State led by a wide margin, ranking first with standout scores in celebrity representation, model presence, and public health, including the most Victoria’s Secret Angels and a top-tier fitness profile.
Rounding out the top three was Hawaii, which surprisingly had the highest models-per-capita rate and unsurprisingly featured the best overall health metrics of any other state, with the highest exercise rate and lowest obesity rate. Texas's pageant culture helped power it to a fourth-place finish, though its hefty obesity rates held it back from the top three.
All that data is well and good but in our humble opinion, New Yorkers are the baddest of them all (in the very best way)! Stay hot, New York.
These are the best-looking states in America:
1. California – Score: 74.49
2. New York – Score: 48.23
3. Hawaii – Score: 46.83
4. Texas – Score: 44.96
5. Illinois – Score: 36.61
6. Massachusetts – Score: 34.59
7. Alaska – Score: 27.30
8. New Jersey – Score: 26.65
9. Utah – Score: 25.60
10. Connecticut – Score: 24.69