擁有一大筆財富確實可以幫助人們自由選擇居住地。據美國房地產經紀人協會統計，2003年，美國公民中的60.7%擁有自己的第二套住房，鑒於低利率對於房地產的刺激，這個數字無疑還在繼續增長。而美國富人往往擁有3套以上的住宅，以下就讓我們來看看美國富人的聚集地。
Aspen, Colo. 阿斯潘
第1名
名稱：阿斯潘
位置：科羅拉多州，阿斯潘
入選原因：任何方面
對於這個高海拔的旅游勝地在本榜單上名列前茅，人們並不感到十分吃驚。阿斯潘也許只有一座路易斯·威登專賣店，並且整形外科醫生的數量也並不多，但是在這座人口僅為6000人的小城裡，人們卻可以享受到特殊的生活。據統計，在這裡每150戶居民就擁有一位私人廚師。而且考慮到中等的房價水平，阿斯潘理所應當榮膺排行榜的首位。
Aspen, Colo.
We're not surprised this high-altitude resort town came out at the top of our list. Aspen does have just one Louis Vuitton store and less than a handful of plastic surgeons, but consider the fact that it has a population of just 6,000 and you start to see what a small and select group lives (or, more likely, has one of many vacation homes) here. According to our estimates, there is one private chef in town for every 150 residents, and Aspen was in the top ten when it came to median home price.
佛羅裡達棕櫚灘的『觀光別墅』
第2名
名稱：棕櫚灘
位置：佛羅裡達，棕櫚灘
入選原因：服務、奢侈品、文化
在19世紀20年代的時候，住在這裡的都是那些擁有特權的人們；如今在這座小島上，聚集著大量的美國富翁，他們隨意舉行長達數星期的慈善舞會和無休無止的聚會。據統計，棕櫚灘每500個居民就擁有一個職業管家，當然這還僅僅是保守估計。另外這裡的人均樂隊擁有量比本次排行榜上的其它任何地區都要高。
Palm Beach, Fla.
In the 1920s, everyone who was anyone wintered in this playground for the privileged. Today, that still holds true. America's wealthy converge on this slim barrier island for the season, a several-week-long stretch of glittering charity balls and endless parties. Palm Beach has one professional butler for about every 500 residents, which might almost seem low, and more orchestras per person than any place else on the list, which, given the indulgent lifestyle, might seem surprisingly high. And don't forget the houses: it's Mediterranean mansion central.
第3名
名稱：聖·弗朗西斯科
位置；加利福尼亞州，聖·弗朗西斯科
入選原因：美景、奢侈品、餐廳、奢華住宅、慈善事業、文化
相信在俄國山、太平洋高地和要塞高地等地區擁有豪宅的富人絕對會舉雙手贊成聖·弗朗西斯科的入選。這裡的氣候也許稍顯潮濕和多變，但是這座西海岸的城市擁有比看上去更好的飲食、購物、文化和政治氛圍。當然隨著居住成本的提高，住戶不得不在日常生活中花費更多的資金，因此聖·弗朗西斯科時髦購物者天堂的形象已經不復存在。
San Francisco, Calif.
Those who occupy the lofty elevations of Russian Hill, Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights would surely agree that San Francisco should be high on the desirability list. The weather may be damp and fickle, but this West Coast city has far more than its fair share of good food, good shopping, culture and high society. Anyway, the days of this being a hipster heaven are long gone as today you need plenty of bucks to live here.
第4名
名稱：聖塔巴巴拉
位置：加利福尼亞州，聖塔巴巴拉
入選原因：食物、服務、慈善事業、文化
平均房價高達96萬美元，毫無疑問聖塔巴巴拉可以排在本次榜單的第4名。與此同時聖塔巴巴拉還躋身《福布斯》評選出的10大餐廳城市之列。也許這裡沒有路易斯·威登那樣的奢侈品商店，但是個人廚師以及私人管家的高人均擁有率足以彌補這方面的不足，而且居住在聖塔巴巴拉或許還會給你帶來與明星做鄰居的驚喜。
Santa Barbara, Calif.
With a median home price of $960,000, it's no wonder Santa Barbara ranked 4th on our list. The posh coastal city also ranked in the top ten in the fine dining category. Even though there is no local Louis Vuitton store, it does boast a high percentage of personal chefs, butlers and, of course, celebrities neighbors like Oprah Winfrey. Oh yes, it's also really beautiful.
第5名
名稱：紐約
位置：紐約市
入選原因：餐廳、服務、慈善事業、文化
幾乎每晚都有數不清的大事件發生，對於那些富人和名人來說，紐約擁有完全不同於其它地區的特殊意義。也許這裡的城市景色不如人們希望的那樣美麗，但是穿插在城市之間的艷麗模特足以彌補這一切。
New York, N.Y.
With countless events happening every night of the week, let alone every second of the day, New York is a stomping ground like no other for the very rich and famous. Be seen not at the opera, but the operas, not to mention the ballets, plays and symphonies. Didn't score as high as we expected for beauty, but that's fine--all the models roaming around town make up for it.
拉斯維加斯
第6名
名稱：拉斯維加斯
位置：內華達州，拉斯維加斯
入選原因：奢侈品、美景、餐廳
只要不在乎擁擠的人群，拉斯維加斯無疑可以稱得上富豪們的又一大居住地選擇。這裡有大量的豪華商店、無數的奢華賓館酒店，當然也有數目眾多的整形醫生幫助人們圓了變美之夢。然而這裡的房價僅僅為26.64萬美元，比榜單上另一處繁華之地聖·佛朗西斯科足足低了60%。
Las Vegas, Nev.
As long as you don't mind the crowds, Las Vegas appears to be a great place to be rich. There's plenty of high-end shopping, lots of good restaurants and a fair number of plastic surgeons to keep everyone looking good. The median home price is $266,400, about 60% less than another top-scorer, San Francisco.
第7名
名稱：聖·瓊斯
位置：加利福尼亞州，聖·瓊斯
入選原因：奢侈品、慈善事業、文化
如果你居住在阿瑟頓鎮或者帕洛阿圖市，或許你就會明白為何聖·瓊斯能夠躋身排行榜的前10名。奢侈商品、慈善事業、文化活動方面的高排名幫助這座加州的城市吸引了大量富翁的注意，十分周到的服務也使得這些住戶感到非常滿意。
San Jose, Calif.
If you live in Atherton or Palo Alto, you know why San Jose made it onto our list. Ranking high in luxury goods, charity and culture measures, this California city attracts the wealthy and has the services to keep them happy.
第8名
名稱：邁阿密
位置：佛羅裡達州，邁阿密
入選原因：美景、奢侈品、服務、慈善事業、餐廳
尤其對於那些喜好溫暖天氣的人來說，邁阿密無疑就是天堂的代名詞。南部海岸擁有多家豪華餐館和夜總會，而且相信任何人都不會對珊瑚閣的美麗別墅感到失望。
Miami, Fla.
Especially for warm weather lovers, Miami is a little slice of heaven. South Beach offers an array of restaurants and nightclubs, and you are not likely to be disappointed by Coral Gables' beautiful mansions.
第9名
名稱：聖地亞哥
位置：加利福尼亞州，聖地亞哥
入選原因：美景、豪華住宅
雖然在文化和慈善事業方面，聖地亞哥的表現並不十分突出，但是如果僅僅考慮豪華住宅，聖地亞哥的排名絕對不遜於榜單中其他競爭對手。而且一年四季平均70華氏度的宜人氣候以及拉霍亞海灘迷人的景色也得到了眾多富豪的青睞。
San Diego, Calif.
Though it didn't score particularly well in the culture or charity departments, San Diego doesn't weigh in too far from the top when it comes to pricey homes. It's tough, after all, not to be swayed by a year round average temperature of 70 degrees--not to mention La Jolla's stunning coastal views.
第10名
名稱：丹佛
位置：科羅拉多州，丹佛
入選原因：慈善事業、文化
丹佛戰勝洛衫機、西雅圖等對手最終脫穎而出也從某種側面說明，洛基山脈的城區要比鄉村或者西部城市更有吸引力。丹佛在文化和慈善事業兩項排行中躋身前10名。戶外運動愛好者永遠不會抱怨居住在丹佛，每年多達300天以上的晴天，美國最大的公園系統，大量高爾夫球場，並且還有為數眾多的滑雪場都吸引了不少人的目光。
Denver, Colo.
Denver out-scored cities like Los Angeles and Seattle to earn 10th place on our list, so it's clear that Rocky Mountain city offers much more than rustic, Western appeal. Denver came in the top ten for both the culture and charity categories. Outdoor lovers certainly can't complain: Denver apparently has more than 300 sunny days a year, the largest park system in the U.S., and dozens of golf courses--not to mention plenty of skiing nearby.
