Town and Country is a city in Missouri with more than just an obvious name, it is one of the wealthiest towns in the state, with an average family income of nearly $250,000.This city also has one of the highest median incomes of any city in the entire world.
Although there are a lot of stunning houses littered around the town, it has plenty of empty land lots that are just waiting for its next millionaire owner. The median home value in Town and Country is $990,000, so prepared to shell out some money if you’re considering a move here.
Glencoe, Illinois
Glencoe is the ultimate all-American suburb town, which is why it's been used in so many classic films, like 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and 'Sixteen Candles'. You don't get more American than that.
Glencoe is the richest town in Illinois and is listed among the top ten richest towns in the U.S. A house with five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, all sots of amenities, plus your own private beach with a stunning view of Lake Michigan will run you around $5 million. Then again, what did you expect for a house that size?
Piedmont, California
A haven for some of San Francisco's wealthiest inhabitants, the town of Piedmont is entirely surrounded by the very special and gorgeous city of Oakland.
Piedmont is also famous for being home to some notorious California athletes, such as NFL's Bill Romanowski and Bubba Paris, and MLB's David McCarty. Pixar's director, Peter Docter, and Green Day band vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong are some other A-list names in this A-list town.
Potomac, Maryland
Potomac is one of the most affluent towns in Maryland, and one of the wealthiest in the entire country. With an average household income of $250,000, it's no surprise. The median home value in Potomac is $890,000, and if you're looking for a big family house with over three bedrooms, you're looking at a $2 million minimum.
There's a reason for these prices, though. Potomac has a beautiful downtown area filled with shops and businesses, it is surrounded by trees and nature trails, and has great public schools. Besides, you may run into some famous neighbors, such as Jeff Halpern, Eddie Jordan, Ted Koppel, Sylvester Stallone, Mike Tyson, Darren Star, Lynda Carter, Sugar Ray Leonard, and countless more. Fun fact: Potomac is where former U.S. president Franklin Delano Roosevelt spent his summers!
Orinda, California
Another California town with an impressive average household income of over $270,000 is Orinda. This mansion-covered town is also known for having very friendly residents, according to Forbes' list of "Friendliest Towns in the U.S.'
Orinda also has numerous hiking trails and stunning parks, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts. However, you might want to get friendly with nature, and sleep on it, since a house here can cost up to $5.8 million!