Highest Income Cities in California
Cities ranked by highest median household income · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the highest income cities in California based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest median household income from highest to lowest. Alamo leads the ranking with a value of $250,001 and a population of 14,441.
The top three cities are Alamo ($250,001), Atherton ($250,001), and Bell Canyon ($250,001). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national highest income cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in California.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alamo | $250,001 | 14,441 |
| #2 | Atherton | $250,001 | 7,021 |
| #3 | Bell Canyon | $250,001 | 1,896 |
| #4 | Belvedere | $250,001 | 2,415 |
| #5 | Camino Tassajara | $250,001 | 6,395 |
| #6 | Castle Hill | $250,001 | 1,303 |
| #7 | Drytown | $250,001 | 86 |
| #8 | Emerald Lake Hills | $250,001 | 4,396 |
| #9 | Fairbanks Ranch | $250,001 | 2,794 |
| #10 | Hidden Hills | $250,001 | 2,079 |
| #11 | Highlands | $250,001 | 2,535 |
| #12 | Hillsborough | $250,001 | 11,122 |
| #13 | La Honda | $250,001 | 1,094 |
| #14 | Ladera | $250,001 | 1,160 |
| #15 | Loma Mar | $250,001 | 319 |
| #16 | Los Altos Hills | $250,001 | 8,367 |
| #17 | Los Altos | $250,001 | 30,736 |
| #18 | Los Berros | $250,001 | 172 |
| #19 | Loyola | $250,001 | 3,883 |
| #20 | Monte Sereno | $250,001 | 3,459 |
| #21 | Mountain Meadows | $250,001 | 113 |
| #22 | Orinda | $250,001 | 19,472 |
| #23 | Piedmont | $250,001 | 11,012 |
| #24 | Portola Valley | $250,001 | 4,329 |
| #25 | Reliez Valley | $250,001 | 3,006 |
| #26 | Ross | $250,001 | 2,626 |
| #27 | Shell Ridge | $250,001 | 998 |
| #28 | Sunny Slopes | $250,001 | 95 |
| #29 | Waterloo | $250,001 | 886 |
| #30 | West Menlo Park | $250,001 | 3,382 |
| #31 | Woodside | $250,001 | 5,181 |
| #32 | Palos Verdes Estates | $247,500 | 13,047 |
| #33 | Lexington Hills | $245,000 | 2,777 |
| #34 | Lake Sherwood | $244,239 | 1,515 |
| #35 | Saratoga | $241,348 | 30,335 |
| #36 | Monument Hills | $240,833 | 1,500 |
| #37 | Blackhawk | $239,681 | 10,404 |
| #38 | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | $238,158 | 12,153 |
| #39 | Norris Canyon | $237,813 | 846 |
| #40 | Rancho Santa Fe | $236,429 | 2,574 |
| #41 | Nicasio | $236,250 | 113 |
| #42 | San Carlos | $233,333 | 29,797 |
| #43 | Coto de Caza | $232,470 | 15,363 |
| #44 | Kentfield | $231,875 | 7,128 |
| #45 | Cupertino | $231,139 | 58,886 |
| #46 | El Granada | $226,384 | 5,231 |
| #47 | Woodacre | $225,521 | 1,574 |
| #48 | San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), California | $224,219 | 3,991 |
| #49 | Danville | $223,206 | 43,426 |
| #50 | Montecito | $222,966 | 8,823 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the highest income in California?
Alamo ranks #1 for highest income cities in California with a value of $250,001 and a population of 14,441.
How many cities are ranked for highest income cities in California?
There are 50 cities ranked for highest income cities in California. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does California compare to other states for highest income cities?
You can compare California's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national highest income cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.