What’s the most common street name in the United States? Hint: It’s not Main Street or Third Street. It’s also not First Street. You’ll find the answer, along with lots of other fascinating information, in The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power by attorney and essayist Deirdre Mask. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “The Most Common Street Name in the United States”
Grant, do you know what the most common street name in America is or can you guess? Well, I would say Main Street, but I think that—no, I think it’s going to be—you’re on the right track.
Let me just tell you, you’re on the right track. Am I—First Street? No, but you’re getting warmer.
Second Street. Second Street is the most common street name in America. Sometimes First Street is usually Main Street. Exactly, Second Street is the one.
Yeah, okay. Yes, never thought about that. But there you go. 877-929-9673.
