10 Wealthiest Neighborhoods in California
10) Piedmont
Named for the Piedmont region in Italy, this city is entirely encompassed within Oakland. Despite the business districts surrounding the area, Piedmont is almost entirely residential. There are 10,600 residents, and with an annual median income of $221,000, you can ascertain that this affluent community also comes with its diverse mix of wealth, from politicians and professors, to athletes and CEO’s. Piedmont is surrounded by some of Oakland’s most historic and notable districts. As such, it is seemingly built out and filled with established and affluent homes gracing tree-lined streets. Despite its high volume of residential property, Piedmont and the surrounding area also offer a diverse and eclectic district of boutique shops and independent restaurants. The area is known as a neighborly community where kids and families are seen strolling along the streets, playing in the parks, or enjoying any of the area’s neighborhood amenities.
While most other neighborhoods on this list are hidden within the confines of gated communities and estate-sized rural properties, Piedmont is an open community reminiscent of Midwestern affluence and charm.
