San Francisco, Seattle and Portland Top Chart of Leading Cities for Female Entrepreneurs

Amongst 48 of the most populated cities in America, San Francisco ranks as the #1 city for female entrepreneurs based on education levels, unemployment rates, income, population and the percentage of businesses owned by women in each city.
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While more women than men are earning college degrees, data compiled in Intuit's most recent infographic shows that women are still struggling to reach leadership roles in their respective industries. As a result, it seems that more and more women are pursuing their own ventures and becoming entrepreneurs.

Amongst 48 of the most populated cities in America, San Francisco ranks as the #1 city for female entrepreneurs based on education levels, unemployment rates, income, population and the percentage of businesses owned by women in each city. The list also includes Austin, TX at the #7 spot, and Denver, CO at the #9 spot.

Here's a complete look at the top cities for female entrepreneurs:

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Infographic via Intuit

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