Key TakeawaysThe San Francisco metro (including Oakland and Fremont) is the new grad capital of 2025. With the top Gen Z factor score of any U.S. metro, the City by the Bay boasts the No. With diversity, entertainment per capita, and walking score all within the top 10, San Francisco has the highest Gen Z score. 1 grad town for 2025, San Francisco, might seem like an anomaly. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that 30% of San Francisco households get along without a vehicle, and the number is even lower in central city neighborhoods.