10 Wealthiest Neighborhoods in California
6) Hillsborough
Hillsborough has the largest population on the list with 10,500 residents. It is another Silicon Valley mecca for the wealthy and outranks San Mateo. Among one of the most affluent communities in America, it is the wealthiest town in America with a population over ten thousand. The town’s zoning laws require that homes are at least 2,500 square feet and lots are no smaller than ½ an acre. As such, there are no condominiums, apartments, or townhouses. The only non-residential properties are schools, park, the golf and country club, and government buildings. The median income is near $240,000 a year, with home prices averaging over $3.5 million, the neighborhood offers large homes on estate-like property. Hillsborough has been able to maintain a quiet charm among its plush mansions, with award-winning schools and excellent local services such as their police and fire departments. Hillsborough’s neighborhood feel sets it slightly apart from other affluent communities in the area.
