Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,004,900
Median household income: $80,399
Located about 16 miles east of Oakland, Walnut Creek is a community of around 70,000 people.
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home lists for $1,150,000 and features a backyard that takes full advantage of California's sunny weather with a swimming pool, citrus orchard, vegetable garden, and bee hives.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,011,871
Median household income: $83,787
Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose has become a hub of technology. It's home to the Tech Museum of Innovation, where visitors can learn about tech through hands-on experiences.
This 1,668-square-foot home includes a newly-painted sun room, hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace. It's priced at $1,149,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,040,290
Median household income: $132,385
Part of the greater Boston area, Concord sits northwest of the city and is home to around 17,000 people.
This Colonial home is listed for $875,000 and boasts an open kitchen that bleeds into a spacious family room and outdoor deck.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,057,120
Median household income: $75,909
Located just north of Boston, Cambridge is home to two of the best universities in the country: Harvard and MIT.
This four-bedroom, three-bathroom row house lists for $1,685,000 and comes complete with a gas fireplace, large bay windows, and a separate guest suite. It's only a short drive to Harvard Square and the Charles River as well.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,066,783
Median household income: $117,176
Calabasas is an affluent suburb of Los Angeles, situated between the San Fernando Valley and the Santa Monica Mountains. Celebrities such as Drake, Selena Gomez, and Kim Kardashian call the area home.
This renovated home features high ceilings, a breakfast nook, and an outdoor sitting area. It's on the market for $1,229,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,078,976
Median household income: $92,524
Bellevue sits adjacent to Seattle and is home to a population of around 138,000 people.
This 2,940-square-foot home in the Lakemont neighborhood, priced at $999,888, includes solid granite countertops and hardwood floors, as well as a fully finished sun room.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,082,091
Median household income: $70,845
Pasadena, known to college football fans as the home of the annual Rose Bowl game, sits northeast of downtown Los Angeles.
This traditional four-bedroom home, listed for $1,589,000, boasts 3,209 square feet and gorgeous views of the canyon above it.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,114,714
Median household income: $75,668
San Rafael is located just north of San Francisco. One of its most recognizable landmarks is the Mission San Rafael Arcangel, from which the city draws its name.
Built in 1990, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home features high ceilings, a Calcutta marble bath, and secret fruit orchard. It's on the market for $1,299,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,114,714
Median household income: $75,668
Adjacent to both Norwalk and Fairfield — and less than 50 miles from New York City — Westport, Connecticut, is coastal town of around 26,000 people.
This four-bedroom, three-bathroom Colonial home sits on a quiet street and is just a short walk away from town. It's listed at $1,295,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,114,714
Median household income: $75,668
Located about 30 miles east of San Francisco, Danville is a small town of around 42,000 people in the San Ramon Valley.
This home features a three-car garage, elevated ceilings, and a granite-topped chef's kitchen for a listing price of $1,189,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,165,727
Median household income: $65,916
Santa Barbara, California, is a coastal town of around 91,000 people. It is also home to the University of California at Santa Barbara.
For $2,295,000, homebuyers can call this 2,947-square-foot house theirs. The pueblo-style home comes with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, an outdoor patio, and a pool.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,202,219
Median household income: $73,581
The capital of Hawaii, Honolulu is known for its local dining and nightlife, clear water, and crisp white beaches.
Located just blocks from the water, this open-layout home boasts four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a spacious backyard, all on a quiet street. It's on the market for $2,500,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,294,684
Median household income: $159,615
An affluent town outside of Boston, Wellesley has a population around 29,000 people. The town is also home to both Wellesley College and Babson College.
This Colonial home packs a game room, a breakfast room, and a vaulted-ceiling family room into 3,255 square feet. It's on the market for $1,380,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,349,048
Median household income: $135,258
Affluent Greenwich, located on the Long Island Sound, is one of the wealthiest towns in America. Finance billionaires Paul Tudor Jones and Ray Dalio each have called the town home.
This quaint house, listed for $1,795,000, sits at the end of a cul-de-sac and features granite countertops and high-end appliances. French doors lead out to a backyard terrace and an in-ground pool.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,425,200
Median household income: $90,087
About 20 miles south of San Francisco sits San Mateo, a town of 102,000 residents. The city's proximity to Silicon Valley makes it hub of technology and innovation, and a popular spot for workers in the tech sector to live.
This smart home boasts sun-powered solar panels, Nest-controlled heating and cooling, a smart sprinkler system, and a smart garage door that can be controlled via Siri. It's on the market for $1,399,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,470,524
Median household income: $122,860
Situated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Gatos is home to several big names in tech, including Netflix and Roku.
This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is on the market for $1,688,000 and comes complete with walk-in closets, a finished garage with an electric car charger, and an abundance of natural light. As a bonus, it's also across the street from a Whole Foods.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,566,616
Median household income: $103,257
Originally a town built on fruit orchards, Sunnyvale, California, grew into a center point of technology and innovation. Now an integral part of Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale is home to companies like Yahoo.
This renovated house has an updated kitchen complete with recessed lighting and an island bar, freshly painted bathrooms, and a covered deck in the backyard. It's listed for $1,448,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,571,846
Median household income: $151,786
Nestled between Los Angeles and Angeles National Forest is La Cañada Flintridge, a small community of 20,000.
This 2,304-square-foot home, on the market for $1,485,000, boasts a newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and custom-built cabinets. The living room is lined with hardwood floors and features a wood-burning fireplace.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,571,846
Median household income: $151,786
Known for its temperate climate, omnipresent fog, giant burritos, and tech-centric culture, San Francisco is also one of the most expensive places to live in America.
This spacious home — listed at $1,975,000 — features two master suites, a private deck, an updated chef's kitchen, and natural light that spills in throughout.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,722,500
Median household income: $62,460
A small beach town seated right on the Monterey Peninsula in California, Carmel is known for its picturesque views and quaint homes. Carmel Beach is also a popular place for surfers to catch a wave.
This 2,800-square-foot home overlooks Carmel Valley and offers home buyers high ceilings, a reading nook, and a lofted office space on the second story. It's on the market for $1,498,000.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,748,680
Median household income: $80,147
A town of around 58,000 people, Arcadia sits northeast of Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.
This brand new four-bedroom, four-bathroom home has no shortage of amenities. Listed at $2,090,000, it features two kitchens, a whirlpool tub, and 3,855 square feet of space for a family to spread out.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,807,068
Median household income: $81,955
Nestled between San Francisco and San Jose, 78,000-person Redwood City is home base for tech companies such as Oracle, Electronic Arts, and Evernote.
This quaint one-story home is going for $1,490,000, and it includes a newly replaced furnace and water heater, hardwood floors, and a spacious backyard.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $1,812,833
Median household income: $134,872
Cupertino, California, sits in the heart of Silicon Valley and houses Apple's massive new headquarters, referred to as a "spaceship" campus for its saucer-like design.
This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home covers 3,300 square feet of space and provides residents with gorgeous mountain views, an in-ground pool, and a spacious outdoor deck. It's on the market for $1,649,999.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $2,130,338
Median household income: $107,991
The coastal city of Newport Beach, California, is best recognized for its seaside views and Balboa Pier, a classic amusement park — complete with an iconic Ferris wheel — sitting out over the ocean.
Listed for $2,850,000, this 3,873-square-foot home includes a breakfast nook, a family room with a balcony, and two walk-in closets in the master suite.
Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $2,453,718
Median household income: $167,917
Located on the western edge of Silicon Valley, Saratoga is known for its wineries and boutique shopping.
Built in 1995, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, listed at $1,898,000, features granite countertops, hardwood floors, copper plumbing, and a two-car garage.
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