RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,121
Most expensive homes, US counties · 1990
US counties ranked by median home value (1990 ACS owner-occupied units). Pitkin County, Colorado leads at $500,001. 3,121 counties qualify in total. California carries 12 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 county has the highest median home value?
Pitkin County, Colorado ranks #1 with $500,001 (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by median home value?
Pitkin County, Colorado, New York County, New York, Marin County, California, San Mateo County, California, San Francisco County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,121 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.