The Town Files

The 50 Richest Small Towns in America

Ranked by median household income among 7,696 towns of 500–10,000 people in the U.S.. #1 is Blackwells Mills, NJ (median household income $250,001).

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Numbers match the ranking.
The 50 Richest Small Towns in America1. Blackwells Mills, NJ$250,0012. Ladue, MO$250,0013. Highland Park, TX$250,0014. Riverside, CT$250,0015. Los Altos Hills, CA$250,0016. Long Grove, IL$250,0017. Upper Saddle River, NJ$250,0018. Villanova, PA$250,0019. Glen Ridge, NJ$250,00110. Rumson, NJ$250,00111. East Hills, NY$250,00112. Atherton, CA$250,00113. Old Greenwich, CT$250,00114. South Run, VA$250,00115. Cherry Hills Village, CO$250,00116. Marvin, NC$250,00117. Fair Haven, NJ$250,00118. Mendham, NJ$250,00119. Dover, MA$250,00120. Pelham Manor, NY$250,00121. Merion Station, PA$250,00122. Crosspointe, VA$250,00123. Lyons, NJ$250,00124. Noroton, CT$250,00125. Woodside, CA$250,001

  1. 50Compo, Connecticut

    Median household income $250,001

    Compo is a community of 3,354 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $1,522,500 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 6.1× income (typical Connecticut town: 3.6×). Median rent is —.

    3,354 people · median home $1,522,500 · income $250,001 · Jan low 22°F · 36 in snow

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    Compo vs the typical Connecticut townCompoTypical Connecticut townHome value$1,522,500$376,000Income$250,001$109,167
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  2. 49Monte Sereno, California

    Median household income $250,001

    Monte Sereno is a city of 3,479 people in Santa Clara County, California. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is —.

    3,479 people · Santa Clara County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Monte Sereno vs the typical California townMonte SerenoTypical California townHome value$2,000,001$596,900Income$250,001$91,557
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  3. 48Loyola, California

    Median household income $250,001

    Loyola is a community of 3,491 people in Santa Clara County, California. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $3,501.

    3,491 people · Santa Clara County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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    Loyola vs the typical California townLoyolaTypical California townHome value$2,000,001$596,900Income$250,001$91,557Rent$3,501$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  4. 47Muttontown, New York

    Median household income $250,001

    Muttontown is a village of 3,512 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $1,914,800 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 7.7× income (typical New York town: 2.8×). Median rent is —.

    3,512 people · Nassau County · median home $1,914,800 · income $250,001 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Muttontown vs the typical New York townMuttontownTypical New York townHome value$1,914,800$217,700Income$250,001$80,740
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  5. 46Coleytown, Connecticut

    Median household income $250,001

    Coleytown is a community of 3,522 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $1,589,700 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 6.4× income (typical Connecticut town: 3.6×). Median rent is —.

    3,522 people · median home $1,589,700 · income $250,001 · Jan low 22°F · 37 in snow

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    Coleytown vs the typical Connecticut townColeytownTypical Connecticut townHome value$1,589,700$376,000Income$250,001$109,167
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  6. 45Lloyd Harbor, New York

    Median household income $250,001

    Lloyd Harbor is a village of 3,571 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $1,533,800 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 6.1× income (typical New York town: 2.8×). Median rent is $1,821.

    3,571 people · Suffolk County · median home $1,533,800 · income $250,001 · Jan low 25°F · 29 in snow

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    Lloyd Harbor vs the typical New York townLloyd HarborTypical New York townHome value$1,533,800$217,700Income$250,001$80,740Rent$1,821$1,080
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  7. 44San Miguel, California

    Median household income $250,001

    San Miguel is a community of 3,591 people in Contra Costa County, California. The median home is worth $1,649,100 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 6.6× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $2,758.

    3,591 people · Contra Costa County · median home $1,649,100 · income $250,001 · Jan low 42°F · 1 in snow

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    San Miguel vs the typical California townSan MiguelTypical California townHome value$1,649,100$596,900Income$250,001$91,557Rent$2,758$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  8. 43Mission Hills, Kansas

    Median household income $250,001

    Mission Hills is a city of 3,594 people in Johnson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $1,237,800 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 5.0× income (typical Kansas town: 2.1×). Median rent is —.

    3,594 people · Johnson County · median home $1,237,800 · income $250,001 · Jan low 22°F · 11 in snow

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    Mission Hills vs the typical Kansas townMission HillsTypical Kansas townHome value$1,237,800$128,200Income$250,001$63,857
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  9. 42Bunker Hill Village, Texas

    Median household income $250,001

    Bunker Hill Village is a city of 3,822 people in Harris County, Texas. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical Texas town: 2.9×). Median rent is —.

    3,822 people · Harris County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

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    Bunker Hill Village vs the typical Texas townBunker Hill VillageTypical Texas townHome value$2,000,001$184,100Income$250,001$65,842
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  10. 41West Menlo Park, California

    Median household income $250,001

    West Menlo Park is a community of 3,930 people in San Mateo County, California. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $3,324.

    3,930 people · San Mateo County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    West Menlo Park vs the typical California townWest Menlo ParkTypical California townHome value$2,000,001$596,900Income$250,001$91,557Rent$3,324$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  11. 40Kildeer, Illinois

    Median household income $250,001

    Kildeer is a village of 4,091 people in Lake County, Illinois. The median home is worth $770,700 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.1× income (typical Illinois town: 2.2×). Median rent is —.

    4,091 people · Lake County · median home $770,700 · income $250,001 · Jan low 14°F · 43 in snow

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    Kildeer vs the typical Illinois townKildeerTypical Illinois townHome value$770,700$156,600Income$250,001$72,500
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  12. 39Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey

    Median household income $250,001

    Ho-Ho-Kus is a borough of 4,258 people in Bergen County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $1,092,500 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.4× income (typical New Jersey town: 3.8×). Median rent is $2,857.

    4,258 people · Bergen County · median home $1,092,500 · income $250,001 · Jan low 26°F · 31 in snow

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    Ho-Ho-Kus vs the typical New Jersey townHo-Ho-KusTypical New Jersey townHome value$1,092,500$435,600Income$250,001$111,891Rent$2,857$1,774
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  13. 38Old Westbury, New York

    Median household income $250,001

    Old Westbury is a village of 4,289 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical New York town: 2.8×). Median rent is $3,501.

    4,289 people · Nassau County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Old Westbury vs the typical New York townOld WestburyTypical New York townHome value$2,000,001$217,700Income$250,001$80,740Rent$3,501$1,080
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  14. 37Castle Pines Village, Colorado

    Median household income $250,001

    Castle Pines Village is a community of 4,327 people in Douglas County, Colorado. The median home is worth $1,453,400 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 5.8× income (typical Colorado town: 5.1×). Median rent is —.

    4,327 people · Douglas County · median home $1,453,400 · income $250,001 · Jan low 18°F · 58 in snow

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    Castle Pines Village vs the typical Colorado townCastle Pines VillageTypical Colorado townHome value$1,453,400$471,100Income$250,001$86,246
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  15. 36Hunters Creek Village, Texas

    Median household income $250,001

    Hunters Creek Village, Texas
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    Hunters Creek Village is a city of 4,385 people in Harris County, Texas. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical Texas town: 2.9×). Median rent is —.

    4,385 people · Harris County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Hunters Creek Village vs the typical Texas townHunters Creek VillageTypical Texas townHome value$2,000,001$184,100Income$250,001$65,842
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  16. 35Sherborn, Massachusetts

    Median household income $250,001

    Sherborn is a town of 4,401 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $1,026,800 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.1× income (typical Massachusetts town: 4.5×). Median rent is $2,338.

    4,401 people · Middlesex County · median home $1,026,800 · income $250,001 · Jan low 18°F · 46 in snow

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    Sherborn vs the typical Massachusetts townSherbornTypical Massachusetts townHome value$1,026,800$510,150Income$250,001$108,622Rent$2,338$1,561
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  17. 34Emerald Lake Hills, California

    Median household income $250,001

    Emerald Lake Hills is a community of 4,406 people in San Mateo County, California. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $3,501.

    4,406 people · San Mateo County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Emerald Lake Hills vs the typical California townEmerald Lake HillsTypical California townHome value$2,000,001$596,900Income$250,001$91,557Rent$3,501$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  18. 33Portola Valley, California

    Median household income $250,001

    Portola Valley is a town of 4,456 people in San Mateo County, California. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $3,501.

    4,456 people · San Mateo County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Portola Valley vs the typical California townPortola ValleyTypical California townHome value$2,000,001$596,900Income$250,001$91,557Rent$3,501$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  19. 32Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

    Median household income $250,001

    Mountain Lakes is a borough of 4,472 people in Morris County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $917,000 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.7× income (typical New Jersey town: 3.8×). Median rent is $3,501.

    4,472 people · Morris County · median home $917,000 · income $250,001 · Jan low 21°F · 27 in snow

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    Mountain Lakes vs the typical New Jersey townMountain LakesTypical New Jersey townHome value$917,000$435,600Income$250,001$111,891Rent$3,501$1,774
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  20. 31Flower Hill, New York

    Median household income $250,001

    Flower Hill is a village of 4,794 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $1,975,500 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 7.9× income (typical New York town: 2.8×). Median rent is $2,150.

    4,794 people · Nassau County · median home $1,975,500 · income $250,001 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    Flower Hill vs the typical New York townFlower HillTypical New York townHome value$1,975,500$217,700Income$250,001$80,740Rent$2,150$1,080
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  21. 30Camino Tassajara, California

    Median household income $250,001

    Camino Tassajara is a community of 4,951 people in Contra Costa County, California. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $2,422.

    4,951 people · Contra Costa County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 42°F · 1 in snow

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    Camino Tassajara vs the typical California townCamino TassajaraTypical California townHome value$2,000,001$596,900Income$250,001$91,557Rent$2,422$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  22. 29Union Mill, Virginia

    Median household income $250,001

    Union Mill is a community of 4,997 people in Fairfax County, Virginia. The median home is worth $961,400 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.8× income (typical Virginia town: 3.8×). Median rent is $2,365.

    4,997 people · Fairfax County · median home $961,400 · income $250,001 · Jan low 23°F · 19 in snow

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    Union Mill vs the typical Virginia townUnion MillTypical Virginia townHome value$961,400$298,050Income$250,001$78,595Rent$2,365$1,254
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  23. 28Forest Hills, Tennessee

    Median household income $250,001

    Forest Hills is a city of 5,038 people in Davidson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $1,413,100 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 5.7× income (typical Tennessee town: 3.7×). Median rent is $3,501.

    5,038 people · Davidson County · median home $1,413,100 · income $250,001 · Jan low 28°F · 5 in snow

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    Forest Hills vs the typical Tennessee townForest HillsTypical Tennessee townHome value$1,413,100$204,650Income$250,001$57,917Rent$3,501$863
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  24. 27Pound Ridge, New York

    Median household income $250,001

    Pound Ridge is a town of 5,082 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $1,114,500 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.5× income (typical New York town: 2.8×). Median rent is $3,501.

    5,082 people · Westchester County · median home $1,114,500 · income $250,001 · Jan low 22°F · 34 in snow

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    Pound Ridge vs the typical New York townPound RidgeTypical New York townHome value$1,114,500$217,700Income$250,001$80,740Rent$3,501$1,080
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  25. 26Carlisle, Massachusetts

    Median household income $250,001

    Carlisle is a town of 5,237 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $1,103,900 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.4× income (typical Massachusetts town: 4.5×). Median rent is $1,313.

    5,237 people · Middlesex County · median home $1,103,900 · income $250,001 · Jan low 18°F · 59 in snow

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    Carlisle vs the typical Massachusetts townCarlisleTypical Massachusetts townHome value$1,103,900$510,150Income$250,001$108,622Rent$1,313$1,561
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  26. 25Woodside, California

    Median household income $250,001

    Woodside is a town of 5,309 people in San Mateo County, California. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $3,501.

    5,309 people · San Mateo County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Woodside vs the typical California townWoodsideTypical California townHome value$2,000,001$596,900Income$250,001$91,557Rent$3,501$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  27. 24Noroton, Connecticut

    Median household income $250,001

    Noroton is a community of 5,317 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $1,620,000 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 6.5× income (typical Connecticut town: 3.6×). Median rent is $3,501.

    5,317 people · median home $1,620,000 · income $250,001 · Jan low 22°F · 34 in snow

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    Noroton vs the typical Connecticut townNorotonTypical Connecticut townHome value$1,620,000$376,000Income$250,001$109,167Rent$3,501$1,462
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  28. 23Lyons, New Jersey

    Median household income $250,001

    Lyons is a community of 5,345 people in Somerset County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $1,037,400 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.1× income (typical New Jersey town: 3.8×). Median rent is —.

    5,345 people · Somerset County · median home $1,037,400 · income $250,001 · Jan low 19°F · 21 in snow

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    Lyons vs the typical New Jersey townLyonsTypical New Jersey townHome value$1,037,400$435,600Income$250,001$111,891
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  29. 22Crosspointe, Virginia

    Median household income $250,001

    Crosspointe is a community of 5,722 people in Fairfax County, Virginia. The median home is worth $951,400 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.8× income (typical Virginia town: 3.8×). Median rent is $3,501.

    5,722 people · Fairfax County · median home $951,400 · income $250,001 · Jan low 23°F · 13 in snow

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    Crosspointe vs the typical Virginia townCrosspointeTypical Virginia townHome value$951,400$298,050Income$250,001$78,595Rent$3,501$1,254
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  30. 21Merion Station, Pennsylvania

    Median household income $250,001

    Merion Station, Pennsylvania
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    Merion Station is a community of 5,741 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $886,600 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.5× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is $2,461.

    5,741 people · Montgomery County · median home $886,600 · income $250,001 · Jan low 28°F · 16 in snow

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    Merion Station vs the typical Pennsylvania townMerion StationTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$886,600$214,250Income$250,001$75,278Rent$2,461$996
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  31. 20Pelham Manor, New York

    Median household income $250,001

    Pelham Manor is a village of 5,752 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $1,093,300 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.4× income (typical New York town: 2.8×). Median rent is $2,705.

    5,752 people · Westchester County · median home $1,093,300 · income $250,001 · Jan low 27°F · 33 in snow

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    Pelham Manor vs the typical New York townPelham ManorTypical New York townHome value$1,093,300$217,700Income$250,001$80,740Rent$2,705$1,080
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  32. 19Dover, Massachusetts

    Median household income $250,001

    Dover is a town of 5,923 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $1,340,300 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 5.4× income (typical Massachusetts town: 4.5×). Median rent is $2,917.

    5,923 people · Norfolk County · median home $1,340,300 · income $250,001 · Jan low 18°F · 46 in snow

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    Dover vs the typical Massachusetts townDoverTypical Massachusetts townHome value$1,340,300$510,150Income$250,001$108,622Rent$2,917$1,561
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  33. 18Mendham, New Jersey

    Median household income $250,001

    Mendham is a township of 6,016 people in Morris County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $1,070,400 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.3× income (typical New Jersey town: 3.8×). Median rent is $3,501.

    6,016 people · Morris County · median home $1,070,400 · income $250,001 · Jan low 21°F · 26 in snow

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    Mendham vs the typical New Jersey townMendhamTypical New Jersey townHome value$1,070,400$435,600Income$250,001$111,891Rent$3,501$1,774
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  34. 17Fair Haven, New Jersey

    Median household income $250,001

    Fair Haven is a borough of 6,269 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $992,200 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.0× income (typical New Jersey town: 3.8×). Median rent is $3,492.

    6,269 people · Monmouth County · median home $992,200 · income $250,001 · Jan low 25°F · 27 in snow

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    Fair Haven vs the typical New Jersey townFair HavenTypical New Jersey townHome value$992,200$435,600Income$250,001$111,891Rent$3,492$1,774
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  35. 16Marvin, North Carolina

    Median household income $250,001

    Marvin is a village of 6,358 people in Union County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $906,000 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.6× income (typical North Carolina town: 3.7×). Median rent is —.

    6,358 people · Union County · median home $906,000 · income $250,001 · Jan low 32°F · 2 in snow

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    Marvin vs the typical North Carolina townMarvinTypical North Carolina townHome value$906,000$228,900Income$250,001$60,458
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  36. 15Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

    Median household income $250,001

    Cherry Hills Village is a city of 6,442 people in Arapahoe County, Colorado. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical Colorado town: 5.1×). Median rent is —.

    6,442 people · Arapahoe County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 19°F · 34 in snow

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    Cherry Hills Village vs the typical Colorado townCherry Hills VillageTypical Colorado townHome value$2,000,001$471,100Income$250,001$86,246
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  37. 14South Run, Virginia

    Median household income $250,001

    South Run is a community of 6,462 people in Fairfax County, Virginia. The median home is worth $978,500 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.9× income (typical Virginia town: 3.8×). Median rent is $3,501.

    6,462 people · Fairfax County · median home $978,500 · income $250,001 · Jan low 23°F · 13 in snow

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    South Run vs the typical Virginia townSouth RunTypical Virginia townHome value$978,500$298,050Income$250,001$78,595Rent$3,501$1,254
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  38. 13Old Greenwich, Connecticut

    Median household income $250,001

    Old Greenwich is a community of 6,962 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $1,844,700 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 7.4× income (typical Connecticut town: 3.6×). Median rent is $3,501.

    6,962 people · median home $1,844,700 · income $250,001 · Jan low 22°F · 34 in snow

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    Old Greenwich vs the typical Connecticut townOld GreenwichTypical Connecticut townHome value$1,844,700$376,000Income$250,001$109,167Rent$3,501$1,462
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  39. 12Atherton, California

    Median household income $250,001

    Atherton is a town of 7,188 people in San Mateo County, California. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $3,501.

    7,188 people · San Mateo County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Atherton vs the typical California townAthertonTypical California townHome value$2,000,001$596,900Income$250,001$91,557Rent$3,501$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  40. 11East Hills, New York

    Median household income $250,001

    East Hills is a village of 7,284 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $1,461,500 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 5.8× income (typical New York town: 2.8×). Median rent is —.

    7,284 people · Nassau County · median home $1,461,500 · income $250,001 · Jan low 27°F · 19 in snow

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    East Hills vs the typical New York townEast HillsTypical New York townHome value$1,461,500$217,700Income$250,001$80,740
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  41. 10Rumson, New Jersey

    Median household income $250,001

    Rumson is a borough of 7,343 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $1,679,300 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 6.7× income (typical New Jersey town: 3.8×). Median rent is $3,501.

    7,343 people · Monmouth County · median home $1,679,300 · income $250,001 · Jan low 25°F · 27 in snow

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    Rumson vs the typical New Jersey townRumsonTypical New Jersey townHome value$1,679,300$435,600Income$250,001$111,891Rent$3,501$1,774
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  42. 9Glen Ridge, New Jersey

    Median household income $250,001

    Glen Ridge is a borough of 7,802 people in Essex County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $836,600 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.3× income (typical New Jersey town: 3.8×). Median rent is $2,728.

    7,802 people · Essex County · median home $836,600 · income $250,001 · Jan low 21°F · 28 in snow

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    Glen Ridge vs the typical New Jersey townGlen RidgeTypical New Jersey townHome value$836,600$435,600Income$250,001$111,891Rent$2,728$1,774
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  43. 8Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Median household income $250,001

    Villanova is a community of 8,213 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $946,400 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.8× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is —.

    8,213 people · Delaware County · median home $946,400 · income $250,001 · Jan low 23°F · 8 in snow

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    Villanova vs the typical Pennsylvania townVillanovaTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$946,400$214,250Income$250,001$75,278
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  44. 7Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

    Median household income $250,001

    Upper Saddle River is a borough of 8,353 people in Bergen County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $1,108,700 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.4× income (typical New Jersey town: 3.8×). Median rent is $3,501.

    8,353 people · Bergen County · median home $1,108,700 · income $250,001 · Jan low 20°F · 33 in snow

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    Upper Saddle River vs the typical New Jersey townUpper Saddle RiverTypical New Jersey townHome value$1,108,700$435,600Income$250,001$111,891Rent$3,501$1,774
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  45. 6Long Grove, Illinois

    Median household income $250,001

    Long Grove is a village of 8,366 people in Lake County, Illinois. The median home is worth $804,600 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 3.2× income (typical Illinois town: 2.2×). Median rent is $3,501.

    8,366 people · Lake County · median home $804,600 · income $250,001 · Jan low 14°F · 43 in snow

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    Long Grove vs the typical Illinois townLong GroveTypical Illinois townHome value$804,600$156,600Income$250,001$72,500Rent$3,501$960
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  46. 5Los Altos Hills, California

    Median household income $250,001

    Los Altos Hills is a town of 8,489 people in Santa Clara County, California. The median home is worth $2,000,001 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $3,501.

    8,489 people · Santa Clara County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Los Altos Hills vs the typical California townLos Altos HillsTypical California townHome value$2,000,001$596,900Income$250,001$91,557Rent$3,501$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  47. 4Riverside, Connecticut

    Median household income $250,001

    Riverside, Connecticut
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    Riverside is a community of 8,843 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $1,900,300 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 7.6× income (typical Connecticut town: 3.6×). Median rent is $3,501.

    8,843 people · median home $1,900,300 · income $250,001 · Jan low 22°F · 34 in snow

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    Riverside vs the typical Connecticut townRiversideTypical Connecticut townHome value$1,900,300$376,000Income$250,001$109,167Rent$3,501$1,462
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  48. 3Highland Park, Texas

    Median household income $250,001

    Highland Park is a town of 8,864 people in Dallas County, Texas. The median home is worth $1,989,900 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 8.0× income (typical Texas town: 2.9×). Median rent is $1,940.

    8,864 people · Dallas County · median home $1,989,900 · income $250,001 · Jan low 38°F · 2 in snow

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    Highland Park vs the typical Texas townHighland ParkTypical Texas townHome value$1,989,900$184,100Income$250,001$65,842Rent$1,940$1,086
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  49. 2Ladue, Missouri

    Median household income $250,001

    Ladue is a city of 8,989 people in St. Louis County, Missouri. The median home is worth $1,056,300 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 4.2× income (typical Missouri town: 2.7×). Median rent is $1,815.

    8,989 people · St. Louis County · median home $1,056,300 · income $250,001 · Jan low 25°F · 10 in snow

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    Ladue vs the typical Missouri townLadueTypical Missouri townHome value$1,056,300$153,900Income$250,001$56,368Rent$1,815$855
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

  50. 1Blackwells Mills, New Jersey

    Median household income $250,001

    Blackwells Mills is a community of 9,473 people in Somerset County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $735,000 and the median household earns $250,001, so homes cost 2.9× income (typical New Jersey town: 3.8×). Median rent is $3,206.

    9,473 people · Somerset County · median home $735,000 · income $250,001 · Jan low 23°F · 21 in snow

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    Blackwells Mills vs the typical New Jersey townBlackwells MillsTypical New Jersey townHome value$735,000$435,600Income$250,001$111,891Rent$3,206$1,774
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

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