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| Most Expensive Neighborhoods 2008 according to Forbes® | |
 | 1. Atherton, Calif., 94027 Median income: $200,001 Median Home Sale Price $1.74 million Atherton is still a "plain of oaks". Native live oaks, white oaks, bay trees, redwood trees, cedars, pines and other ornamental trees cover the six square miles of land. The Town is bordered by areas of Menlo Park, Redwood City, Woodside, and unincorporated San Mateo County. There are 49 miles of roads in Atherton and approximately 2502 households with no industry or business establishment within the town limits. |
 | 1. Miami Beach, Fla., 33109 (Tie) Median income: $200,001 Median Home Sale Price $3.4 million Miami Beach has a rich history as a trend setting arts center, from the world famous nightclubs of the 50's, to the rich cultural life of today's modern South Beach. The City of Miami Beach has an identity that is intrinsically linked to the arts, and today our entertainment, production and arts communities are stronger than ever. Miami Beach is truly a major international entertainment and cultural destination. |
 | 1. Kenilworth, Ill., 60043 (Tie) Median income: $200,001 Median Home Sale Price $1.67 million Kenilworth has a reputation as the wealthiest and most exclusive community in the Midwest. In April 2005, American Demographics magazine named Kenilworth's ZIP code (60043) the 11th most affluent in the US and in April 2006. In September 2007 Forbes magazine ranked Kenilworth as the 19th most expensive ZIP code in America and in a three-way tie, the richest zip code in America |
 | 4. Diablo, Calif., 94528 Median income: $197,904 Median Home Sale Price $1.67 million As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 988 people, 341 households, and 308 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 393.3/km² (1,016.6/mi²). There were 348 housing units at an average density of 138.1/km² (357.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.64% White, 0.61% Black or African American, 2.94% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 3.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. |
 | 5. Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., 92067 Median income: $196,298 Median Home Sale Price $2.58 million Rancho Santa Fe is an unincorporated census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States. It is the highest income community in the United States with at least 2,500 households. Rancho Santa Fe has strict design restrictions. Many streets outside of the downtown area are lined with landscaping; on side streets the landscaping of individual properties provides ambient decor. Very few homes are visible from the road. |
 | 6. Short Hills, N.J., 07078 Median income: $185,466 Median Home Sale Price $1.26 million Short Hills began as a planned community, when Stewart Hartshorn purchased 13 acres of land in Millburn Township. Hartshorn's purpose was to create "a harmonious community for people who appreciated nature," and "where natural beauty would not be destroyed by real estate developments, and where people of congenial tastes could dwell together." Hartshorn chose the name "Short Hills" because it reflected the topography of the region, and also because the local Lenape Native Americans used that same name to describe the region. |
 | 7. Purchase, N.Y.,10577 Median income: $183,686 Median Home Sale Price $1.94 million There are many historic sites located in Purchase. The grave of Revolutionary War General Thomas Thomas is located on the grounds of SUNY Purchase. The grounds that SUNY Purchase now occupies was once Strathglass Farms, a dairy farm. The Quaker Friends Meeting house was founded in the 18th century. Before the headquarters of Pepsi was built, the Blind Brook Polo Club was located on that site. Before her fateful flight, Amelia Earhart would fly her plane from the polo grounds. |
 | 8. Chappaqua, N.Y., 10514 Median income: $183,686 Median Home Sale Price $939,836 Tues Nov 21, 2006: CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. - A woman who lives on the same cul-de-sac as former President Clinton died Monday after a mysterious shooting on an isolated road that left her lawyer husband wounded, authorities said. Sgt. Marc Simmons, a detective, said 55-year-old Peggy Perez-Olivo died about 3 p.m. at a hospital. He said there are still no arrests. She was shot in the head, and her 58-year-old husband was shot in the abdomen late Saturday, police said. |
 | 9. Glencoe, Ill., 60022 Median income: $171,063 Median Home Sale Price $744,750 One of the most important factors making Glencoe such a great community is the participation by its citizens in community affairs. Glencoe provides numerous opportunities for everyone to make a contribution - whether through the Village government, our School, Park and Library Boards, or other community activities. We depend heavily on that participation, and I hope that you will become involved in whatever area is of most interest to you. |
 | 10. Portola Valley, Calif., 94028 Median income: $164,479 Median Home Sale Price $1.56 million Surrounded by wooded hills, this pristine and picturesque town of 4500 residents is located just west of Stanford University in a green and gold valley astride the world-famous San Andreas Fault. The town values its environmental and historic heritage, its excellent public schools and its economical town government supported by a multitude of volunteers. An extensive trail system, scenic roads, open space and natural views contribute to one's feeling of being in the country, as do architectural guidelines that stress "blending in". These factors have enabled the town to retain a rural ambiance reminiscent of earlier days. |
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