Located on the border of New York State ad Connecticut, the beautiful town of Rye is just an hour away from Manhattan. This makes Rye the perfect destination for wealthy businessmen who work in the city but want a little peace and quiet when it comes to a home.
Surrounded by gorgeous nature and breathtaking views, Rye’s big beautiful houses are truly one of a kind. Even if it’s just for a day trip, you should definitely check out this hidden gem.
Bronxville, New York
Ironically, while the Bronx is one of New York City's poorest neighborhoods, the one-square-mile village of Bronxville in Eastchester, New York is one of the wealthiest places in the state. The tiny Bronxville is the perfect getaway for rich families that live and work in bustling Manhattan.
The average price tag for a house is over $2.3 million, and once you see them, you'll likely agree. Besides, Bronxville is the hometown of Rose, Joseph, Robert, John, and Ted Kennedy! And the Kennedy family usually has very good taste.
McLean, Virginia
Not only is it a hub of wealthy and powerful politicians, McLean Virginia is covered with huge mansions and luxurious homes. This town is the epitome of wholesome, all-American living, and the fact that it has beautiful nature all around is a big plus.
McLean sits right across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the town has a history of famous and wealthy inhabitants. Among them are Colin Powell, Ethel Kennedy, Dick Cheney, and even CIA headquarters used to be in McLean, Virginia at some point. If you can afford a house here, you'll definitely have great neighbors!
Scarsdale, New York
Many people won't find it at all surprising that Scarsdale made this list. After all, it is the second richest town in the country and the wealthiest one on the entire East coast. This stunning New York City suburb has a whopping average home price of over $2 million, with six-bedroom houses going for as much as $10 million.
In fact, there was even a rumor that Beyonce and Jay-Z had bought a house in Scarsdale. Even though it hasn't been confirmed, Scarsdale remains a favorite destination for the country's elite celebrities, politicians, athletes, and CEOs.
Los Altos, California
Los Altos is another California town that has become filthy rich thanks to being in Silicon Valley. A northern town in the San Francisco Bay area, Los Altos is home to many tech entrepreneurs and big company CEOs.
Los Altos, which means "The Heights" in Spanish, certainly has an appropriate name, since it really has one of the highest standards of living in the country. It's taken some years, but nowadays, Los Altos is ranked as one of the country's most expensive towns.