The priciest ZIP code in the US isn’t where you think: it’s not in NYC
Where is the most expensive place to live in the United States? Here’s the answer.
The top-100 most expensive places to live in the United States have been revealed, and there are some big (and not to big) surprises in the list.
As you may have expected, California and New York make up a huge percentage (80%) of the list, with both the Golden State and the Big Apple fulfilling their reputation as the biggest pocket drainers in the States.
A survey conducted by PropertyShark revealed that a decline in house prices last year has been followed up with a huge surge, reflecting the rising cost of living in general across many major nations.
Right off the bat, the most shocking piece of statistical data revealed was that a staggering 15 cities had median sale prices of $4 million and above for properties, while just 15 were below the $2 million line.
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Where is the most expensive place to live in the US?
For the eighth year running the 94027 ZIP in the Bay Area community of Atherton claimed the number one spot in the country when it comes to house prices, with an average sale price costing the buyer just shy of $8 million.
Behind Atherton, in second and third place, sit Sagaponack (11962, $5.95 million) and Water Mill (11976, $5.88 million).
Keeping with the theme of California, we have Newport Beach, which takes up an unprecedented three spots among the country’s 10 priciest zip codes.
Top 10 most expensive places to live in the US:
- Atherton, CA | 94027 | $7,900,000
- Sagapnack, NY | 11962 | $5,950,000
- Water Mill, NY | 11976 | $5,885,000
- Miami Beach, FL | 33109 | $5,750,000
- Santa Barbara, CA | 93108 | $5,052,000
- Newport Beach, CA | 92661 | $4,763,000
- Newport Beach, CA | 92657 | $4,720,000
- Newport Beach, CA | 92662 | $4,650,000
- Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 92067 | $4,550,000
- Santa Monica, CA | 90402 | $4,410,000
Source: PropertyShark.com
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As for cities we have NYC at the top, with six of the country’s top 100 zip codes in the list; TriBeCa’s 10013 is way out in front with an average sale price of $3.36 million.
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