5 Suburbs Poised To Become America’s Next Wealth Hotspots
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Seeking out the next wealthy suburban enclave, before it prices you out?
Take a closer look at these suburbs poised to become wealth hotspots in the next decade.
Georgetown, Texas
Austin exploded in popularity in the pandemic and its aftermath. An influx of tech companies and high earners helped drive local wealth. Georgetown continues seeing strong population growth, particularly among richer retirees and remote workers.
“Georgetown is still affordable-ish, but it’s becoming an increasingly popular place,” notes real estate expert Adam Hamilton of REI Hub. “A lot of financially-established people continue moving there, due to its close proximity to Austin and because it’s simply a great place to live.”
Woodbridge, Virginia
The suburbs of Washington, DC have been pricey for decades now, but Woodbridge has accelerated over the last few years. Population growth has popped, and not with the hoy paloi either. With a median household income in the six figures ($100,370) per Census Reporter, Woodbridge attracts an increasingly affluent beltway crowd.
Home prices remain “affordable” compared to some other beltway suburbs, but Zillow still pegs the average home price at half a million ($498,447). That may well double in the years to come.
Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville enjoys a median household income even higher at $147,992. As an outer-ring suburb, it has bloomed in popularity as more high earners work remotely or hybrid.
Real estate investor Marisa Simonetti of Sell House Fast MN said Edina and Wayzata have priced out all but the ultra-wealthy, leaving Lakeville on deck as the next star suburb.
“It already boasts high incomes and is seeing more wealthy residents move in for privacy and better cost to value on land,” according to Simonetti.
Queen Creek, Arizona
An 2025 analysis by GOBankingRates ranked Queen Creek outside Phoenix as the fifth fastest-growing suburb in the nation. As high earners seek more space, Queen Creek offers plenty of sunbelt appeal.
Zillow puts the average home price at $627,562, and local median incomes now surpass $135,000. Both figures could jump further over the next five years.
Marietta, Georgia
Marietta’s average home remains shy of a half million at $470,958, but that may not last long.
“Marietta has always been a good middle suburb of Atlanta, with steady economic growth,” explains real estate expert Ben Mizes of Clever Offers. “More recently, new corporations moving to the area and the higher demand for private schooling flash early signals it’s moving to the next level as a ‘first-choice’ suburb.”
While nobody has a crystal ball for forecasting the next ultra-exclusive suburb, these five show early signs that they’re on the rise. Give them a look as you hunt for your own suburban dream home.
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