4. Corvallis, Oregon

Corvallis, Oregon

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Patents per million residents: 2,319
Average patents per year: 194
Top industry: Semiconductor devices
Hewlett Packard moved its advanced products division to Corvallis from Silicon Valley in the 70s, providing a long stream of patents. Corvallis is also home to Oregon State University. 

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