These six metros increased their college graduate populations by an average migration gain of more than 2 percent annually while another 10 gained by more than 1 percent.
All of these results reflect strong migration gains, a growing population, expanding consumer demand and, not least, the wealth created by rising house values.
The population is growing at the strongest level in 40 years, driven by record net migration gains, while a strong labour market has boosted household spending.
However, much of the boost appeared to be driven by construction and services sector, on the back of record high net migration gains of around 70,000 people a year.