The state of Colorado can usually be found among the top ten wealthiest states in America. At the end of 2022, US News.com ranked Colorado as the 8th richest state.

Trade, transportation, and utilities alone represent over 500,000 jobs in Colorado according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Great-paying jobs have allowed some communities in our state to really thrive. Did you know that one Colorado town is the 3rd richest in the nation?

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The 10 Richest Cities in America

These are the richest cities in America according to World Population Review. The median home income is listed next to each community.

  1. Atherton, CA ($450,696)
  2. Scarsdale, NY ($417,335)
  3. Cherry Hills Village, CO ($394,259)
  4. Los Altos Hills, CA ($386,174)
  5. Hillsborough, CA ($373,128)
  6. Short Hills, NJ ($367,491)
  7. Highland Park, TX ($358,994)
  8. Darien, CT ($341,090)
  9. Bronxville, NY ($340,448)
  10. Glencoe, IL ($339,883)

Where is Cherry Hills Village in Colorado?

The city of Cherry Hills Village can be found in Arapahoe County, Colorado. This community is home to around 6,500 residents. They are part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metro and part of the Front Range Urban Corridor.

Must-See Places in Cherry Hills Village

Did you know that Cherry Hills Village has hosted two PGA Championships as well as the U.S. Women's Open all at Cherry Hills Country Club? You'll love playing golf here.

Cherry Hills Village is loaded with boutiques and shops, art galleries, spas, and the popular Cherry Hills bike trails, and is a short distance from Denver's museums.

Celebrities who have called Cherry Hills Village include NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson, NFL Coach Mike Shanahan, NHL Player Joe Sakic, Actress Ethel Merman (1908-1984), Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Kourlis, NFL Legend Payton Manning, NFL Legend John Elway, and PGA golfer David Duval. Take-home pay from individuals like these helps drive up that median home income that puts Cherry Hills Village near the top of the nation.

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