Located on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, Orono is one of Minnesota’s best-kept secrets. With a high average household income of nearly $270,000, the houses in this town are nothing short of impressive.
Even though the median home value is around $800,000, you can probably find a small apartment for something far more affordable. Although, it has to be said that the majestic houses and their lush yards are a huge part of what makes Orono so special.
Wolf Trap, Virginia
Wolf Trap, located in Virginia's Fairfax County, is one of the most affluent towns in the state. It has beautiful, traditional-style houses located in vast, bright green fields and forests. Much like the rest of Virginia, Wolf Trap is a very rural place with a high number of ranchers, farmers, horse stables, and the like. But the houses are incredibly luxurious.
With a $1 million median home value, Wolf Trap is definitely one of the most expensive towns in the country. But once you see what it has to offer, you'll understand why.
Bellaire, Texas
With a population of 19,050, Bellaire is definitely not a small city. However, compared to other massive cities in Texas, it is pretty tiny. Bordered by the cities of West University Place and Houston, Bellaire is a very residential city, even earning the nickname "City of Homes". And those homes have a median value of $880,000.
Bellaire has countless parks, great schools, and lovely houses and apartments. Plus, it's where baseball player Jose Cruz, Jr. and famous actor siblings Randy and Dennis Quaid grew up!
Alamo, California
A suburb of the San Francisco Bay Area, Alamo is a town in Country Costa County, California. Since it is situated at the north end of the San Ramon Valley, between two Coast Ranges, the natural landscapes in Alamo are one of a kind. It has lush green forests, small cascades, countless parks, and more.
It is also known as a great school district, with a big focus on sports. Brandon Belt and Stephen Curry are just two in a long list of famous residents, and considering the median home value is $2.1 million, we understand why they're the only people who can afford to call Alamo home.
Atherton, California
Atherton is a small town located between San Francisco and San Jose, and it is considered one of the wealthiest towns in America. The mansions in Atherton are so massive and luxurious that they almost look fake, and they usually have an average price of about $6 million.
With a staggering average household income of $450,000, Atherton has become home to some of the richest entrepreneurs in the world, including Sheryl Sandberg, Eric Schmidt, and Meg Whitman. And celebrities like Shirley Temple and Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham are also residents. OK, we're sold, when can we move?