The map shows where residents in California and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Areas such as Nevada and Arizona are also shown. Top areas are in purple and green, with less-desired areas in red.
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The most desired areas tend to be in the northwest parts of the state, while more affordable homes are in the east regions.
Median house prices in California are $730,840, meaning California homes are much more expensive than the US median of $376,286. We analyzed a significant sample of states with similar populations like Texas and Florida, and found homes in California cost much more.
These are the best neighborhoods as judged by the market: the places people most want to live. While these areas tend to have lower crime rates and higher quality of life, it is primarily a map of the best areas by median home value in California.
In regards to housing disparity, the quality of neighborhood within California varies greatly.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis
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The map shows where residents in California and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Areas such as Nevada and Arizona are also shown. Top areas are in purple and green, with less-desired areas in red.