Cities with the most expensive homes in the New York City metro area

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Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $369,678 in August, 1.3% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of September 17, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.95%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the New York City metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. Data was available for 555 cities and towns.

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#30. Long Beach Township, NJ

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#30. Long Beach Township, NJ

- Typical home value: $2,114,741
- 1-year price change: +11.9%
- 5-year price change: +47.6%

#29. Mantoloking, NJ

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#29. Mantoloking, NJ

- Typical home value: $2,115,655
- 1-year price change: +11.7%
- 5-year price change: +44.8%

#28. Montauk, NY

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#28. Montauk, NY

- Typical home value: $2,172,340
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +36.4%

#27. Lawrence, NY

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#27. Lawrence, NY

- Typical home value: $2,259,331
- 1-year price change: +12.7%
- 5-year price change: +62.9%

#25. Harvey Cedars, NJ

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#25. Harvey Cedars, NJ

- Typical home value: $2,327,180
- 1-year price change: +15.3%
- 5-year price change: +45.1%

#24. Manhasset, NY

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#24. Manhasset, NY

- Typical home value: $2,333,553
- 1-year price change: +10.3%
- 5-year price change: +35.7%

#23. Sag Harbor, NY

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#23. Sag Harbor, NY

- Typical home value: $2,338,468
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +34.8%

#22. Purchase, NY

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#22. Purchase, NY

- Typical home value: $2,341,799
- 1-year price change: +7.5%
- 5-year price change: +47.5%

#21. Rumson, NJ

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#21. Rumson, NJ

- Typical home value: $2,377,522
- 1-year price change: +13.2%
- 5-year price change: +51.1%

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#20. Short Hills, NJ

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#20. Short Hills, NJ

- Typical home value: $2,387,541
- 1-year price change: +8.6%
- 5-year price change: +50.3%

#19. Laurel Hollow, NY

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#19. Laurel Hollow, NY

- Typical home value: $2,396,353
- 1-year price change: +11.3%
- 5-year price change: +44.0%

#18. Allenhurst, NJ

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#18. Allenhurst, NJ

- Typical home value: $2,407,680
- 1-year price change: +14.1%
- 5-year price change: +79.8%

#17. Saddle River, NJ

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#17. Saddle River, NJ

- Typical home value: $2,432,200
- 1-year price change: +13.3%
- 5-year price change: +45.1%

#15. Muttontown, NY

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#15. Muttontown, NY

- Typical home value: $2,489,881
- 1-year price change: +11.4%
- 5-year price change: +42.0%

#14. Sea Girt, NJ

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#14. Sea Girt, NJ

- Typical home value: $2,578,846
- 1-year price change: +18.9%
- 5-year price change: +70.2%

#13. Bay Head, NJ

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#13. Bay Head, NJ

- Typical home value: $2,668,541
- 1-year price change: +22.3%
- 5-year price change: +49.9%

#12. Upper Brookville, NY

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#12. Upper Brookville, NY

- Typical home value: $2,790,733
- 1-year price change: +11.3%
- 5-year price change: +49.2%

#10. Old Westbury, NY

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#10. Old Westbury, NY

- Typical home value: $3,080,704
- 1-year price change: +13.6%
- 5-year price change: +54.3%

#9. Loch Arbour, NJ

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#9. Loch Arbour, NJ

- Typical home value: $3,129,853
- 1-year price change: +13.8%
- 5-year price change: +77.3%

#8. Amagansett, NY

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#8. Amagansett, NY

- Typical home value: $3,251,221
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +18.1%

#7. Alpine, NJ

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#7. Alpine, NJ

- Typical home value: $3,261,624
- 1-year price change: +13.4%
- 5-year price change: +44.3%

#5. Wainscott, NY

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#5. Wainscott, NY

- Typical home value: $4,375,093
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +20.5%

#4. Deal, NJ

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#4. Deal, NJ

- Typical home value: $4,574,213
- 1-year price change: +17.2%
- 5-year price change: +68.7%

#3. Bridgehampton, NY

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#3. Bridgehampton, NY

- Typical home value: $4,805,303
- 1-year price change: +7.0%
- 5-year price change: +41.3%

#2. Water Mill, NY

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#2. Water Mill, NY

- Typical home value: $4,828,550
- 1-year price change: +8.0%
- 5-year price change: +44.0%