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Many people are looking for picturesque places to live that touts affordability, safety, and other perks. While America has no shortage of these vibrant neighborhoods, several ones may be out of reach for most people. We're talking about the swanky, lavish communities where the houses are more like mini-hotels than everyday homes. The houses tend to have updated appliances, wonderful amenities like fitness rooms and patios, and many luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms. Manicured roads and sidewalks, lush greenery, and nice cars are another hallmark feature of these neighborhoods. As a result, most Americans are comfortable taking a peek at the lives of the affluent and seeing what it's like.
If you're curious about these communities, Reader's Digest revealed every state's most expensive neighborhood based on ZIP codes.
The website said Washington State's priciest neighborhood is 81611, located in the Seattle suburb of Medina. This quaint spot is home to over 2,900 people and the median household income is $244,740, according to U.S. census data.
"With a median home value of $2,720,100, the city of Medina is a mostly residential area in Eastside, King County, Washington," writers remarked. "It’s located on a peninsula in Lake Washington, on the opposite shore from Seattle, and is bordered by Clyde Hill and Hunts Point to the east and water on all other sides."