ALAMO, CALIFORNIA – It’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”, right here in the 925!
Move over Los Altos and Atherton—Contra Costa County’s unincorporated hamlet of Alamo has vaulted onto the national stage, landing at No. 5 on GoBankingRates’ “50 Wealthiest Suburbs in 2025” list released this week.
A reader wrote in to share their pride in Alamo’s new ranking–thanks for the tip.
How Alamo Cracked the Elite Five
- Average household income (2023): $403,334
- Typical home value (May 2025): $2.55 million
- One‑year income growth: +1.1%
- One‑year home‑price move: ‑1.8% (a rare dip that analysts say reflects a brief cooling in the ultra‑luxury market)
Even more remarkable: Alamo didn’t appear anywhere in last year’s top 50. GoBankingRates calls its leap into the top tier “one of the most surprising newcomers of 2025.”
What Makes Alamo So Affluent?
- Room to roam: Unlike tight‑lot Silicon Valley suburbs, Alamo offers multi‑acre estates tucked into oak‑dotted foothills, plus coveted enclaves like Round Hill Country Club. The extremely high value (think $10m+) of some of these estates likely drives average home values up.
- Commuter sweet spot: Residents enjoy a sub‑35‑minute drive to both downtown San Francisco and the South Bay’s tech campuses via I‑680/BART.
- Top‑rated schools & amenities: Served by the highly ranked San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Alamo also boasts access to the Iron Horse Trail, boutique shopping at Alamo Plaza and nearby Broadway Plaza/City Center in SR, and a burgeoning fine‑dining scene in the town itself but especially in Danville.
How the 925 Stacks Up Nationally
| Rank | Suburb | Metro Area | Avg. HH Income | Typical Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Alamo, CA | Oakland/SF | $403,334 | $2.55 M |
| #4 | Los Altos, CA | San Jose | $403,512 | $4.56 M |
| #3 | West University Place, TX | Houston | $409,677 | $983 K |
| #2 | Rye, NY | NYC | $421,259 | $1.88 M |
| #1 | Scarsdale, NY | NYC | $601,193 | $1.21 M |
Other East‑Bay Heavy‑Hitters
Alamo isn’t the only 925 enclave flexing its financial muscles:
- Orinda came in at #9 with a $369,073 average income.
- Lafayette landed at #17 at $319,744.
Why It Matters
For homeowners, Alamo’s new status could translate into even stronger long‑term property values and increased demand from Bay Area buyers looking beyond Silicon Valley’s eye‑watering prices.
