10 Wealthiest Neighborhoods in California

5) Woodside

Woodside is another popular equestrian community known among the Silicon Valley elite. It is also known among entrepreneurs as the hub for private venture capital investments. The population of Woodside is about 5,200, with median incomes near $250,000 a year. In addition to being one of the most affluent places in the country, Woodside offers many interesting aspects to the community that other communities don’t. In addition to an equestrian lifestyle, Woodside is home to numerous cyclist events, and cycling routes that draw large numbers of local bikers every weekend. The area also offers great bio-diversity and several nature preserves for residents to quietly enjoy while jogging or walking. With only a couple of roads heading into the area, there are far more paths for hikers and horse riders to venture and explore. If you’re wondering how wealthy Woodside actually is, take a look at some of the more well-known billionaires who reside here: Larry Ellison, Gordon Moore, Jeffrey Skoll, and John Doerr, among many, many others.