10 most expensive areas in the USA

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Paying rent or a mortgage takes up a large portion of your monthly income. It is worth noting that the fee includes not only the size of the house, but also its location. Here are the 10 most expensive areas in the US, and don't be surprised - they're not all in New York or California.

1. Palo Alto, CA 94301

The name Palo Alto is translated from Spanish as “tall tree.” It is located in Xnumx miles to south of sanFrancisco and in Xnumx miles to north of San Jose. Spanish explorers settled here more than 100 years ago, but the area is now known as Silicon Valley. This is an exciting combination of tradition and technology. Sounds good, doesn't it? Of course, the average price of a home in this area is $3,15 million. The average income of families in Palo Alto is $185.

2. Atherton, CA 94027

Atherton, located south of San Francisco, was founded in 1866 and was named Fair Oaks. The population of the town is slightly less than 7 000, where 2500 families live. But with an average home price of $ 5,9 million, not every family can afford it, given that the average family income in the city is $ 425 775.

3. Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Anyone who remembers the series with the same name knows that it is a place of wealth, fashion and unrealistic beauty standards. This area is a favorite for filming, and who doesn’t know about the famous Rodeo Drive, where you can spend a fortune on brands such as Cartier, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Prada and Rolex. If you want to live near luxury brands, you'll have to fork out some serious cash. The average home price in the area is $3,5 million. The average household income is $191.

4. New York 10013

10013 is located in Lower Manhattan and Tribeca, and includes Columbus Park, the Tribeca Center and SoHo. It is filled with incredible places to relax, art galleries, museums, as well as small chic boutiques. You will need a lot of money to move to this area. The average home price for this zip code is $ 3,4 million. The average household income here is $ 220 757.

5. Sagaponak, NY 11962

The population here is only 321 people. It is a village in the town of Southampton in Suffolk County, New York, located on the eastern part of Long Island. Sagaponack is very picturesque, full of greenery, lush trees and right on the coast. But if you want to live here, prepare to shell out a fortune. The median home price in the 11962 zip code is $8,5 million and is home to celebrities such as Jimmy Fallon and Billy Joel. Surprisingly, the median household income is $273.

6. Santa Monica, CA 90402

The coastal city of Santa Monica is home to many attractions, including the Playland Arcade, Santa Monica Pier and a range of bars, galleries, and restaurants. The median home price here is $3 million, and the median household income is $111.

7. Bridgehampton, NY 11932

With fewer than 2000 residents, Bridgehampton is located in the town of Southampton on Long Island. Spectacular coastal views, incredible greenery, and plenty of activities for the rich. If you have a yacht, you would want to live here. But of course, you also have to shell out the cash, with the median home price being $2,96 million. The median household income here is $134.

8. Newport Beach, CA 92662

“You're on the beach” is the perfect way to describe this beautiful part of California. You can go on a sunset cruise, take lessons in surfing, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and wine tasting by the ocean. But all this is not a cheap pleasure. The median home price here is $2,88 million, and the median household income is $ 173 072.

9. New York 10007

We're back in New York again, but this time in this part of the city you'll see the Woolworths building, St. Paul's Chapel and the new One World Trade Center. There are also many cafes, theaters, restaurants and art galleries. The median home price is $2,8 million, and the median household income in this part of New York is $430.

10. Shelter Island, NY 11965

Last on the list is another village with a population of less than 1000 people and around 500 families. Locals love hiking, kayaking, and cycling. Homes here, on average, cost 2,97 million, and the average family income is $ 140 380.

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