Most expensive homes, US cities · 2000
US cities ranked by median home value (2000 ACS owner-occupied units). 6,299 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 18 of the top 25 entries. 10 cities are tied at the $1,000,000+ ceiling. The median across all 6,299 is $108,000.
Flip the list · Cheapest homes, US cities →The US Census Bureau caps reported median home value at $1,000,000 for 2000. Places shown as “$1,000,000+” 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 DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median home value?
10 cities are tied at $1,000,000+, the Census Bureau's reporting cap, so no single city can be named #1 (2000 Decennial Census). They include Atherton, California, Saratoga, California, West Point, New York, Montecito, California, Los Altos Hills, California.
What are the top 5 cities by median home value?
Atherton, California, Saratoga, California, West Point, New York, Montecito, California, Los Altos Hills, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,299 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census data.
How is median home value measured?
Median value of owner-occupied homes. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.