RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,050
Most expensive homes, US cities · 1990
US cities ranked by median home value (1990 ACS owner-occupied units). Atherton, California leads at $500,001. 6,050 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 23 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN HOME VALUEVS –
USUnited States248,709,873$93,722–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median home value?
Atherton, California ranks #1 with $500,001 (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by median home value?
Atherton, California, Newport Beach, California, Saratoga, California, Kentfield, California, Alamo, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,050 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is median home value measured?
Median value of owner-occupied homes. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.