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Alabama: Mountain Brook -

This Birmingham suburb is the priciest location in the state. Local attractions include the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the Zoo. 

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Alaska: Kodiak -

Quaint and remote, Alaska's Kodiak Island is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy nature, without compromising on luxury. 

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Arkansas: Hot Springs -

Former president Bill Clinton grew up here, and if you want a taste of Arkansas' hottest location, you will have to pay big bucks for it. Hot Springs National Park is gorgeous, and living in the area is expensive.

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Arizona: DC Ranch -

The Scottsdale suburb of DC Ranch borders the  McDowell Sonoran Preserve and it's the state's priciest neighborhood.  

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California: Beverly Hills Gateway -

Beverly Hills Gateway is the priciest area of Beverly Hills. In 2023, the average house price was just under $23 million. Bel Air comes close, and Trousdale Estates doesn't fall much behind either. 

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Colorado: Snowmass -

If you're looking for exclusive ski chalets and luxurious mansions with a mountain view, then  Snowmass is the place to go (if you can afford it, of course). 

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Connecticut: Old Greenwich -

This affluent coastal village in southwestern Connecticut is a part of the tri-state area. It's not far from Stamford and New York City is also commutable.  

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Delaware: Bethany Beach -

Close to both Delaware Seashore State Park and Fenwick Island State Park, this coastal town is the priciest in the state. 

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Florida: Manalapan -

The state is home to some of the most expensive neighborhoods in the country. Manalapan in Palm Beach County is the priciest. Palm Island, Port Royal, and Golden Beach, are also sought-after expensive locations. 

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Georgia: Sea Island -

Sea Island is the most expensive of the Golden Isles of Georgia. It's home to resorts such as Cloister on Sea Island and The Lodge at Sea Island. The PGA Tour's RSM Classic is famously held at the Sea Island Golf Club. 

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Hawaii: Kapalua -

Kapalua is located in the south of Maui, between the Pacific Ocean and the West Maui Mountains. This idyllic location is the most expensive in Hawaii.  

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Idaho: Ketchum -

Home to the Sun Valley Resort, Ketchum offers stunning mountain views and luxury accommodation. 

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Illinois: Glencoe -

Glencoe is a lakefront village just a few miles north of Chicago city center. It's part of Chicago's North Shore, bordering Lake Michigan, and it's home to the Chicago Botanical Garden.

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Indiana: Syracuse -

Those who dream of living in a beautiful house by the lake will fall in love with Syracuse. 

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Iowa: Cumming -

This suburb of Des Moines (pictured) is relatively cheap comparing to others on this list, with an average price of under $1 million. It is however the most expensive in the state. 

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Kansas: Mission Hills -

This upscale suburb of Kansas City is home to country clubs and historic homes. 

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Kentucky: Simpsonville -

Not far from Louisville (pictured), you will find the affluent Simpsonville. The city is known for its many American Saddlebred Horse Farms. 

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Louisiana: Audubon -

Audubon is a neighborhood in New Orleans. It's home to both the Loyola and Tulane Universities, as well as many upscale restaurants and shops. The area is also known as the University District. 

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Maine: Bar Harbor -

In 2024, Bar Harbor was voted the 'Best Small Town to Visit in the USA' by the U.S. News & World Report. What's not to love about this waterfront town and the surrounding Acadia National Park, right?

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Maryland: Chevy Chase Terrace -

In this Washington, D.C. suburb you will find big houses, tree-lined streets, and beautiful gardens.  

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Massachusetts: Osterville -

This village on the southern side of Cape Cod is best known for being a favorite of the Kennedy family. 

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Michigan: Lakeside -

Lakeside sits on the shore of Lake Michigan, across from Chicago. There you will find gorgeous waterfront properties with hefty price tags.

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Minnesota: Wayzata -

You will find Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, just 11 miles (17.7 km) west of Minneapolis. This city in Hennepin County is the state's most expensive place to buy a house.

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Mississippi: Oxford -

The state is far from being among the most affluent in the US, and even the most expensive neighborhood has the lowest average house price on this list. In 2023, it was just over $592,000. 

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Missouri: Kansas City -

Kansas City is Missouri's largest city and also the most expensive. 

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Montana: Gallatin Gateway -

This suburb of Bozeman (pictured) is a paradise for nature lovers. Gallatin Gateway residents are just over 1-hour drive from Yellowstone National Park.

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Nebraska: Ashland -

Ashland sits on the banks of the Platte River, and can be found between the state's largest cities; Lincoln and Omaha.

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Nevada: Glenbrook -

Located on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook is charming in both winter and summer. 

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New Hampshire: North Hampton -

North Hampton's luxurious homes and oceanfront location make it the most exclusive spot in New Hampshire.

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New Jersey: Alpine -

Alpine is all about big mansions and the scenic Palisades (the cliffs across the Hudson River).

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New Mexico: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque -

This village in Bernalillo County is the most expensive suburb of Albuquerque. Homes are nearly $1.6 million above the state's average price. 

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New York: Southampton Village -

New York's most expensive neighborhood is located in the Hamptons. The long Island village of Sagaponack comes right after, with an average house price of $16 million.

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North Carolina: Linville -

Surrounded by mountains, Linville is known for the Linville Gorge, aka the "Grand Canyon of the East." 

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North Dakota: Horace Mann -

North Dakota has some of the most affordable housing in the country, but this neighborhood in the city of Fargo is very pricy in comparison to other areas. 

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Ohio: Mount Adams -

This neighborhood sits above downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River. Mount Adams is the state's most expensive spot. 

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Oklahoma: Nichols Hill -

This suburb of Oklahoma City is very competitive in the national luxury market, with average house prices just above $1.3 million. 

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Oregon: Forest Highlands -

Located at the northern part of Lake Oswego, Forest Highlands is beautiful, safe, and expensive. 

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Pennsylvania: Villanova -

Villanova is home to Villanova University and it's just a 20-minute drive from Philadelphia.  

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Rhode Island: Block Island -

Block Island is known for its breathtaking shoreline Its small residential area, where just about 1,000 people live year-round, is very sought-after, and very expensive. 

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South Carolina: Sullivan's Island -

This town and island in Charleston County, has the most expensive real estate in South Carolina.

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South Dakota: Lead -

Lead is a former mining town in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota. It's home to numerous ski chalets with hefty price tags.

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Tennessee: Belle Meade -

This Nashville suburb is home to a number of notable residents, including former vice president Al Gore and singer-songwriter Vince Gill. 

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Texas: Highland Park -

Dallas County's most desirable town is home to luxury homes, great schools, and glamorous shops and restaurants.

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Utah: Park Meadows -

Mountain chalets, a country club, and beautiful views of Park City and Deer Valley, make this the most expensive location in Utah to buy real estate.

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Vermont: Stowe -

This charming ski resort town overlooked by Mount Mansfield is the most expensive in the state.

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Virginia: McClean -

McClean sits across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.. It's home to a number of  government officials and one of the most desirable locations in Virginia. 

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Washington: Medina -

Medina offers quiet luxury and Lake Washington views. Famous home owners include Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos

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West Virginia: Summersville -

Dubbed the 'Little Bahamas Of The East' for its crystal-clear waters, Summersville Lake is a sought-after location. This city in Nicholas County is the most expensive in the state. 

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Wisconsin: Fish Creek -

The hottest waterfront location in the state sits right next to Peninsula State Park. 

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Wyoming: South Park -

Just around 2% of land in Teton County is available for residential construction, so prices in South Park are naturally quite high. It also helps to be close to Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Grand Teton National Park.

Sources: (Best Life) (Saving Spot) (CashNetUSA) (U.S. News & World Report)

See also: The cheapest states to buy a house in 2024

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