Most expensive homes, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by median home value (2023 ACS owner-occupied units). Atherton, California leads at $1,000,001. 6,612 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 18 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median home value?
Atherton, California ranks #1 with $1,000,001 (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by median home value?
Atherton, California, Los Gatos, California, Newport Beach, California, Saratoga, California, Wailea, Hawaii.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,612 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).