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Atherton is the most expensive place to buy a home in the U.S.
Atherton tops the list of most expensive U.S. zip codes with a median home price of $10.73 million in 2026.
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According to KRON4, Atherton has reclaimed its position as the most expensive place to buy a home in the United States.
The ranking comes from PropertyShark's annual list of the top 100 most expensive zip codes, which is based on actual closing sale prices from 2026.
Atherton's median selling price per house reached $10.73 million, making it the highest among all U.S. zip codes in the report.
This ranking reflects what buyers actually paid, rather than asking prices, providing a realistic view of the housing market in the area.
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