Atherton, CA, USA

Atherton is a small, exclusive residential community situated between techie Palo Alto and tony Woodside. It’s favored by the Silicon Valley elite. Atherton is a community of appealing contrast: Rural lanes shaded by centuries old heritage oaks lead you to beautiful estates which sit on an acre or more as mandated by town charter. Yet just minutes from Silicon Valley, Sand Hill Road, Stanford and Palo Alto. One of the very few commercial enterprises that exist in town is the famous Menlo Circus Club, a members-only equestrian country club. Forbes Magazine recognizes Atherton as the #1 most expensive zip code in the country.