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- Overall Rank: 608
- Population: 32,406
- Median household income: $116,771
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (43% own)
- Median rent: $2,675 (57% rent)
- Top public schools: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Marlborough School (grade A+)
- Population: 32,406
- Median household income: $116,771
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (43% own)
- Median rent: $2,675 (57% rent)
- Top public schools: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Marlborough School (grade A+)
#30. Beverly Hills, California
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- Overall Rank: 607
- Population: 85,159
- Median household income: $149,471
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (52% own)
- Median rent: $2,920 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Orange County School of the Arts (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Early College High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sage Hill School (grade A+), TVT Community Day School (grade A+), St. Margaret's Episcopal School (grade A+)
- Population: 85,159
- Median household income: $149,471
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (52% own)
- Median rent: $2,920 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Orange County School of the Arts (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Early College High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sage Hill School (grade A+), TVT Community Day School (grade A+), St. Margaret's Episcopal School (grade A+)
#29. Newport Beach, California
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- Overall Rank: 595
- Population: 33,324
- Median household income: $198,273
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (56% own)
- Median rent: $2,895 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Henry M. Gunn High School (grade A+), Mission Early College High (grade A+), Carlmont High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Nueva School (grade A+), Castilleja School (grade A+), Crystal Springs Uplands School (grade A+)
- Population: 33,324
- Median household income: $198,273
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (56% own)
- Median rent: $2,895 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Henry M. Gunn High School (grade A+), Mission Early College High (grade A+), Carlmont High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Nueva School (grade A+), Castilleja School (grade A+), Crystal Springs Uplands School (grade A+)
#28. Menlo Park, California
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- Overall Rank: 583
- Population: 3,956
- Median household income: $185,335
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (55% own)
- Median rent: $2,961 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Canyon Crest Academy (grade A+), Torrey Pines High School (grade A+), San Dieguito High Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: La Jolla Country Day School (grade A+), The Cambridge School (grade A+), The Grauer School (grade A+)
- Population: 3,956
- Median household income: $185,335
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (55% own)
- Median rent: $2,961 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Canyon Crest Academy (grade A+), Torrey Pines High School (grade A+), San Dieguito High Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: La Jolla Country Day School (grade A+), The Cambridge School (grade A+), The Grauer School (grade A+)
#27. Del Mar, California
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- Overall Rank: 581
- Population: 30,995
- Median household income: $165,940
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (52% own)
- Median rent: $2,591 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Mills High School (grade A+), Burlingame High School (grade A+), The New School of San Francisco (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Nueva School (grade A+), Crystal Springs Uplands School (grade A+), Lick-Wilmerding High School (grade A+)
- Population: 30,995
- Median household income: $165,940
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (52% own)
- Median rent: $2,591 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Mills High School (grade A+), Burlingame High School (grade A+), The New School of San Francisco (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Nueva School (grade A+), Crystal Springs Uplands School (grade A+), Lick-Wilmerding High School (grade A+)
#26. Burlingame, California
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- Overall Rank: 577
- Population: 11,161
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (89% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Piedmont High School (grade A+), Yu Ming Charter School (grade A+), Wildwood Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The College Preparatory School (grade A+), Head-Royce School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+)
- Population: 11,161
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (89% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Piedmont High School (grade A+), Yu Ming Charter School (grade A+), Wildwood Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The College Preparatory School (grade A+), Head-Royce School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+)
#25. Piedmont, California
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- Overall Rank: 573
- Population: 18,871
- Median household income: $125,558
- Median home value: $1,872,000 (54% own)
- Median rent: $3,046 (46% rent)
- Top public schools: Preuss School UCSD (grade A+), Coronado High School (grade A+), Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Francis Parker School (grade A+), The Waldorf School of San Diego (grade A+), Academy of Our Lady of Peace (grade A+)
- Population: 18,871
- Median household income: $125,558
- Median home value: $1,872,000 (54% own)
- Median rent: $3,046 (46% rent)
- Top public schools: Preuss School UCSD (grade A+), Coronado High School (grade A+), Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Francis Parker School (grade A+), The Waldorf School of San Diego (grade A+), Academy of Our Lady of Peace (grade A+)
#24. Coronado, California
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- Overall Rank: 547
- Population: 128,058
- Median household income: $165,352
- Median home value: $1,440,200 (42% own)
- Median rent: $2,841 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: University Preparatory Academy Charter School (grade A+), Cupertino High School (grade A+), Mission Early College High (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+), Khan Lab School (grade A+)
- Population: 128,058
- Median household income: $165,352
- Median home value: $1,440,200 (42% own)
- Median rent: $2,841 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: University Preparatory Academy Charter School (grade A+), Cupertino High School (grade A+), Mission Early College High (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+), Khan Lab School (grade A+)
#23. Santa Clara, California
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- Overall Rank: 527
- Population: 8,441
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Henry M. Gunn High School (grade A+), Los Altos High School (grade A+), Mountain View High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), Menlo School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+)
- Population: 8,441
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Henry M. Gunn High School (grade A+), Los Altos High School (grade A+), Mountain View High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), Menlo School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+)
#22. Los Altos Hills, California
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- Overall Rank: 481
- Population: 27,820
- Median household income: $185,944
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (57% own)
- Median rent: $2,842 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Carlmont High School (grade A+), Mariposa (grade A), Hoover Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Nueva School (grade A+), Castilleja School (grade A+), Crystal Springs Uplands School (grade A+)
- Population: 27,820
- Median household income: $185,944
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (57% own)
- Median rent: $2,842 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Carlmont High School (grade A+), Mariposa (grade A), Hoover Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Nueva School (grade A+), Castilleja School (grade A+), Crystal Springs Uplands School (grade A+)
#21. Belmont, California
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- Overall Rank: 471
- Population: 17,081
- Median household income: $142,596
- Median home value: $1,479,000 (42% own)
- Median rent: $2,476 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), El Segundo High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Windward School (grade A+), Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+)
- Population: 17,081
- Median household income: $142,596
- Median home value: $1,479,000 (42% own)
- Median rent: $2,476 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), El Segundo High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Windward School (grade A+), Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+)
#20. El Segundo, California
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- Overall Rank: 468
- Population: 78,691
- Median household income: $181,639
- Median home value: $1,338,200 (68% own)
- Median rent: $2,815 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Amador Valley High School (grade A+), Foothill High School (grade A+), Dublin High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Quarry Lane School (grade A+), The Athenian School (grade A+), Bishop O'Dowd High School (grade A+)
- Population: 78,691
- Median household income: $181,639
- Median home value: $1,338,200 (68% own)
- Median rent: $2,815 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Amador Valley High School (grade A+), Foothill High School (grade A+), Dublin High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Quarry Lane School (grade A+), The Athenian School (grade A+), Bishop O'Dowd High School (grade A+)
#19. Pleasanton, California
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- Overall Rank: 464
- Population: 67,203
- Median household income: $83,592
- Median home value: $803,100 (42% own)
- Median rent: $1,927 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: Davis Senior High School (grade A+), Robert E. Willett Elementary School (grade A), Cesar Chavez Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Francis Catholic High School (grade A), Woodland Christian School (grade B+), The Academy of 21st Century Learning (grade A+)
- Population: 67,203
- Median household income: $83,592
- Median home value: $803,100 (42% own)
- Median rent: $1,927 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: Davis Senior High School (grade A+), Robert E. Willett Elementary School (grade A), Cesar Chavez Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Francis Catholic High School (grade A), Woodland Christian School (grade B+), The Academy of 21st Century Learning (grade A+)
#18. Davis, California
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- Overall Rank: 450
- Population: 86,119
- Median household income: $190,829
- Median home value: $1,254,900 (71% own)
- Median rent: $2,768 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Dougherty Valley High School (grade A+), Monte Vista High School (grade A+), Creekside Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Quarry Lane School (grade A+), The Athenian School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+)
- Population: 86,119
- Median household income: $190,829
- Median home value: $1,254,900 (71% own)
- Median rent: $2,768 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Dougherty Valley High School (grade A+), Monte Vista High School (grade A+), Creekside Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Quarry Lane School (grade A+), The Athenian School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+)
#17. San Ramon, California
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- Overall Rank: 431
- Population: 154,573
- Median household income: $174,506
- Median home value: $1,680,700 (44% own)
- Median rent: $2,990 (56% rent)
- Top public schools: Mountain View High School (grade A+), University Preparatory Academy Charter School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), Menlo School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+)
- Population: 154,573
- Median household income: $174,506
- Median home value: $1,680,700 (44% own)
- Median rent: $2,990 (56% rent)
- Top public schools: Mountain View High School (grade A+), University Preparatory Academy Charter School (grade A+), Homestead High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), Menlo School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+)
#16. Sunnyvale, California
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- Overall Rank: 420
- Population: 33,215
- Median household income: $191,267
- Median home value: $1,673,100 (53% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (47% rent)
- Top public schools: Carlmont High School (grade A+), San Mateo High School (grade A+), Hillsdale High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Nueva School (grade A+), Castilleja School (grade A+), Crystal Springs Uplands School (grade A+)
- Population: 33,215
- Median household income: $191,267
- Median home value: $1,673,100 (53% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (47% rent)
- Top public schools: Carlmont High School (grade A+), San Mateo High School (grade A+), Hillsdale High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Nueva School (grade A+), Castilleja School (grade A+), Crystal Springs Uplands School (grade A+)
#15. Foster City, California
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- Overall Rank: 415
- Population: 40,357
- Median household income: $114,429
- Median home value: $1,121,300 (56% own)
- Median rent: $2,475 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Da Vinci Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Marlborough School (grade A+)
- Population: 40,357
- Median household income: $114,429
- Median home value: $1,121,300 (56% own)
- Median rent: $2,475 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), High Tech Los Angeles (grade A+), Da Vinci Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Marlborough School (grade A+)
#14. Culver City, California
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- Overall Rank: 385
- Population: 67,901
- Median household income: $214,118
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (56% own)
- Median rent: $3,169 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Henry M. Gunn High School (grade A+), Palo Alto High School (grade A+), Los Altos High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), Menlo School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+)
- Population: 67,901
- Median household income: $214,118
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (56% own)
- Median rent: $3,169 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Henry M. Gunn High School (grade A+), Palo Alto High School (grade A+), Los Altos High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), Menlo School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+)
#13. Palo Alto, California
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- Overall Rank: 330
- Population: 16,859
- Median household income: $193,707
- Median home value: $1,481,800 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,741 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Campolindo High School (grade A+), Miramonte High School (grade A+), Acalanes High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The College Preparatory School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+), Maybeck High School (grade A+)
- Population: 16,859
- Median household income: $193,707
- Median home value: $1,481,800 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,741 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Campolindo High School (grade A+), Miramonte High School (grade A+), Acalanes High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The College Preparatory School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+), Maybeck High School (grade A+)
#12. Moraga, California
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- Overall Rank: 278
- Population: 121,385
- Median household income: $104,716
- Median home value: $1,280,300 (43% own)
- Median rent: $2,067 (57% rent)
- Top public schools: Miramonte High School (grade A+), Yu Ming Charter School (grade A+), Berkeley High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The College Preparatory School (grade A+), Head-Royce School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+)
- Population: 121,385
- Median household income: $104,716
- Median home value: $1,280,300 (43% own)
- Median rent: $2,067 (57% rent)
- Top public schools: Miramonte High School (grade A+), Yu Ming Charter School (grade A+), Berkeley High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The College Preparatory School (grade A+), Head-Royce School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+)
#11. Berkeley, California
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- Overall Rank: 266
- Population: 20,378
- Median household income: $210,625
- Median home value: $1,983,300 (89% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (grade A+), La Canada High School (grade A+), Crescenta Valley High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Population: 20,378
- Median household income: $210,625
- Median home value: $1,983,300 (89% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (grade A+), La Canada High School (grade A+), Crescenta Valley High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
#10. La Cañada Flintridge, California
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- Overall Rank: 250
- Population: 12,946
- Median household income: $137,647
- Median home value: $1,617,500 (67% own)
- Median rent: $2,881 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Canyon Crest Academy (grade A+), Torrey Pines High School (grade A+), San Dieguito High Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: La Jolla Country Day School (grade A+), The Cambridge School (grade A+), The Grauer School (grade A+)
- Population: 12,946
- Median household income: $137,647
- Median home value: $1,617,500 (67% own)
- Median rent: $2,881 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Canyon Crest Academy (grade A+), Torrey Pines High School (grade A+), San Dieguito High Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: La Jolla Country Day School (grade A+), The Cambridge School (grade A+), The Grauer School (grade A+)
#9. Solana Beach, California
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- Overall Rank: 152
- Population: 26,583
- Median household income: $127,882
- Median home value: $1,453,500 (47% own)
- Median rent: $2,135 (53% rent)
- Top public schools: South Pasadena Senior High School (grade A+), Larchmont Charter School (grade A+), Arroyo Vista Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
- Population: 26,583
- Median household income: $127,882
- Median home value: $1,453,500 (47% own)
- Median rent: $2,135 (53% rent)
- Top public schools: South Pasadena Senior High School (grade A+), Larchmont Charter School (grade A+), Arroyo Vista Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Flintridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Polytechnic School (grade A+), Westridge School (grade A+)
#8. South Pasadena, California
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- Overall Rank: 130
- Population: 304,527
- Median household income: $122,948
- Median home value: $1,025,700 (44% own)
- Median rent: $2,749 (56% rent)
- Top public schools: Orange County School of the Arts (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Northwood High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sage Hill School (grade A+), Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), TVT Community Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 304,527
- Median household income: $122,948
- Median home value: $1,025,700 (44% own)
- Median rent: $2,749 (56% rent)
- Top public schools: Orange County School of the Arts (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Northwood High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sage Hill School (grade A+), Fairmont Preparatory Academy (grade A+), TVT Community Day School (grade A+)
#7. Irvine, California
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- Overall Rank: 128
- Population: 35,123
- Median household income: $187,217
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (70% own)
- Median rent: $3,366 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), Opal Robinson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Windward School (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+), Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles Raymond and Esther Kabbaz High School (grade A+)
- Population: 35,123
- Median household income: $187,217
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (70% own)
- Median rent: $3,366 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), Opal Robinson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Windward School (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+), Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles Raymond and Esther Kabbaz High School (grade A+)
#6. Manhattan Beach, California
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- Overall Rank: 125
- Population: 20,027
- Median household income: $124,469
- Median home value: $1,129,000 (51% own)
- Median rent: $2,272 (49% rent)
- Top public schools: Yu Ming Charter School (grade A+), Albany High School (grade A+), Marin Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The College Preparatory School (grade A+), Head-Royce School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+)
- Population: 20,027
- Median household income: $124,469
- Median home value: $1,129,000 (51% own)
- Median rent: $2,272 (49% rent)
- Top public schools: Yu Ming Charter School (grade A+), Albany High School (grade A+), Marin Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The College Preparatory School (grade A+), Head-Royce School (grade A+), Bentley School (grade A+)
#5. Albany, California
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- Overall Rank: 111
- Population: 82,132
- Median household income: $174,156
- Median home value: $1,833,300 (40% own)
- Median rent: $2,855 (60% rent)
- Top public schools: Henry M. Gunn High School (grade A+), Los Altos High School (grade A+), Mountain View High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), Menlo School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+)
- Population: 82,132
- Median household income: $174,156
- Median home value: $1,833,300 (40% own)
- Median rent: $2,855 (60% rent)
- Top public schools: Henry M. Gunn High School (grade A+), Los Altos High School (grade A+), Mountain View High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Castilleja School (grade A+), Menlo School (grade A+), The Harker School (grade A+)
#4. Mountain View, California
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- Overall Rank: 110
- Population: 70,620
- Median household income: $134,033
- Median home value: $1,192,300 (52% own)
- Median rent: $2,464 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Redondo Union High School (grade A+), Tulita Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Windward School (grade A+), Chadwick School (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+)
- Population: 70,620
- Median household income: $134,033
- Median home value: $1,192,300 (52% own)
- Median rent: $2,464 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Redondo Union High School (grade A+), Tulita Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Windward School (grade A+), Chadwick School (grade A+), Vistamar School (grade A+)
#3. Redondo Beach, California
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- Overall Rank: 93
- Population: 19,551
- Median household income: $149,500
- Median home value: $1,862,400 (51% own)
- Median rent: $2,659 (49% rent)
- Top public schools: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), Richard Henry Dana Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Vistamar School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Population: 19,551
- Median household income: $149,500
- Median home value: $1,862,400 (51% own)
- Median rent: $2,659 (49% rent)
- Top public schools: Da Vinci Science (grade A+), Mira Costa High School (grade A+), Richard Henry Dana Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Vistamar School (grade A+), Ambassador Christian School (grade A+), Bishop Montgomery High School (grade A+)
#2. Hermosa Beach, California
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- Overall Rank: 92
- Population: 92,168
- Median household income: $106,797
- Median home value: $1,654,800 (29% own)
- Median rent: $2,227 (71% rent)
- Top public schools: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), Santa Monica High School (grade A+), Larchmont Charter School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences (grade A+)
- Population: 92,168
- Median household income: $106,797
- Median home value: $1,654,800 (29% own)
- Median rent: $2,227 (71% rent)
- Top public schools: Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM (grade A+), Santa Monica High School (grade A+), Larchmont Charter School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Harvard-Westlake School (grade A+), Windward School (grade A+), Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences (grade A+)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. Santa Monica, California
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