Most expensive homes, US cities
US cities ranked by median home value (2024 ACS owner-occupied units). 6,786 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 23 of the top 25 entries. 40 cities are tied at the $2,000,000+ ceiling. The median across all 6,786 is $320,700. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Jackson, WY, up 232 places to #90.
Flip the list · Cheapest homes, US cities →The US Census Bureau caps reported median home value at $2,000,000 for 2024. Places shown as “$2,000,000+” exceed that ceiling by an amount the Census does not publish, so their exact values (and the order among them) cannot be distinguished.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median home value?
40 cities are tied at $2,000,000+, the Census Bureau's reporting cap, so no single city can be named #1 (2024 American Community Survey). They include Atherton, California, Los Gatos, California, Newport Beach, California, Saratoga, California, Mercer Island, Washington.
What are the top 5 cities by median home value?
Atherton, California, Los Gatos, California, Newport Beach, California, Saratoga, California, Mercer Island, Washington.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,786 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is median home value measured?
Median value of owner-occupied homes. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).