You may hear the word “luxury” and instantly think it’s unaffordable. And most of the time, that’s a fair assumption. But sometimes, there are diamonds in the rough that surprise you … affordable little finds just waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. Such is the case with this list of luxury towns that still have affordable homes available for purchase. So if you’re looking to up your game in terms of where you live but your wallet may not have the same sentiment, you’re in the right place. Below is a list of 25 cities in the United States that are considered “luxury towns” but that still have housing that is considered affordable.
To determine the luxury towns where you can still afford a home, 24/7 Tempo reviewed five-year data on median household value and median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey. Cities, towns, and Census-designated places where the median home value is $1,000,000 or greater were ranked based on the percentage of owner-occupied housing units valued at less than $250,000. Only cities with at least 1,000 residents were considered.
25. Union City, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 6.7%
- Median home value: $1,006,600
- Median household income: $138,013
- Total population: 69,502
24. Pelican Bay, FL
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 6.9%
- Median home value: $1,168,200
- Median household income: $153,125
- Total population: 6,380
23. Shinnecock Hills, NY
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 7.2%
- Median home value: $1,572,000
- Median household income: $156,833
- Total population: 2,135
22. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 7.3%
- Median home value: $1,763,300
- Median household income: $126,406
- Total population: 3,239
21. Pinecrest, FL
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 7.5%
- Median home value: $1,129,900
- Median household income: $178,095
- Total population: 18,279
20. Nantucket, MA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 7.6%
- Median home value: $1,182,100
- Median household income: $131,736
- Total population: 10,479
19. Pelham Manor, NY
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 7.8%
- Median home value: $1,029,800
- Median household income: $250,000
- Total population: 5,682
18. Somis, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 8.1%
- Median home value: $1,033,300
- Median household income: $128,750
- Total population: 1,083
17. Black Point-Green Point, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 8.6%
- Median home value: $1,570,600
- Median household income: $159,737
- Total population: 1,684
16. The Village of Indian Hill, OH
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 8.8%
- Median home value: $1,102,600
- Median household income: $218,073
- Total population: 6,051
15. Pupukea, HI
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 9.0%
- Median home value: $1,188,500
- Median household income: $99,180
- Total population: 5,130
14. Sunnyvale, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 9.4%
- Median home value: $1,680,700
- Median household income: $174,506
- Total population: 154,573
13. North Fair Oaks, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 11.2%
- Median home value: $1,172,700
- Median household income: $114,925
- Total population: 13,718
12. Clyde Hill, WA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 11.3%
- Median home value: $2,000,000
- Median household income: $250,000
- Total population: 3,108
11. Carmel Valley Village, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 11.4%
- Median home value: $1,038,000
- Median household income: $166,117
- Total population: 4,642
10. Hedwig Village, TX
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 12.0%
- Median home value: $1,553,600
- Median household income: $202,500
- Total population: 2,320
9. Day Valley, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 12.8%
- Median home value: $1,138,800
- Median household income: $143,295
- Total population: 3,252
8. Ocean Ridge, FL
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 13.4%
- Median home value: $1,055,100
- Median household income: $107,813
- Total population: 1,712
7. Moose Wilson Road, WY
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 18.1%
- Median home value: $2,000,000
- Median household income: $105,673
- Total population: 1,143
6. Pleasure Point, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 21.0%
- Median home value: $1,154,000
- Median household income: $117,551
- Total population: 5,909
5. Ohkay Owingeh, NM
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 22.2%
- Median home value: $2,000,000
- Median household income: $62,266
- Total population: 1,173
4. North Key Largo, FL
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 23.3%
- Median home value: $1,769,700
- Median household income: N/A
- Total population: 1,271
3. Hoback, WY
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 24.4%
- Median home value: $1,125,000
- Median household income: $136,436
- Total population: 1,874
2. Hasley Canyon, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 24.6%
- Median home value: $1,155,600
- Median household income: $132,875
- Total population: 1,236
1. Moss Beach, CA
- Homes worth less than $250,000: 29.1%
- Median home value: $1,080,400
- Median household income: $116,950
- Total population: 3,165