Only the Filthy Rich Are Allowed to Live in These 10 Texas Cities
Unless you've got pockets deeper than the Gulf of Mexico, you won't be calling any of these cities home. Texas is riddled with affluent areas that cater to the wealthiest in the state.
When average homes start at one million dollars you know you are in a filthy rich area. To narrow the list down, Stacker broke down the top 10 wealthiest cities in Texas. The cities chosen were "ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of December 2022."
10 of the Most Filthy-Rich Areas in Texas
#10. Southlake
This suburban area of Dallas/Forth Worth is definitely for the elite. A typical home would cost around $1,174,015; that's more than a chunk of change for the average Joe.
#9. Volente
It should come as no surprise, living in the Austin area is no easy task. You can expect to see an average home in the Volente area go for $1,220,661.
#8. Hill Country Village
This tiny village is only home to less than 1,000 people. That doesn't stop it from being one of the wealthiest places in Texas. The normal home here goes for about $1,295,094.
#7. Lost Creek
Another Austin area town in the mix. You're going to cough up around $1,560,738 for a normal home here.
#6. Westlake
Forbes once dubbed this small Texas town as the most affluent neighborhood in America. Plenty of wealthy people have called this place home including athletes, business executives, and celebrities. Homes in the area cost around $1,862,696.
#5. University Park
This town started replacing its smaller homes with large expensive ones, now making it one of the wealthiest spots in Texas where typical home values are around $1,977,324.
#4. Westover Hills
When homes are a million dollars you know it's elite, but when average homes start at 2 million, it's an entirely different level of prestige. Typical homes in Westover hills go for $2,348,103.
#3. Highland Park
The typical home is valued around $2,377,730 in Highland Park.
#2. West Lake Hills
Unless you're a tech wiz or you have a fiery passion for live music, this might not be the place to call home. Houses around here average out to around $2,393,075.
#1. Rollingwood
And the #1 most filthy rich area in Texas, of course, has to be in the Austin area. Welcome to Rollingwood, Texas where the typical home value is $2,724,151.