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12-07-2025
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The Most Expensive Place To Buy a Home in Every Southern State
While the American South has, historically, had lower income levels than the rest of the United States, there are still numerous Southern cities and communities that require an income of millions to easily afford the housing there. Curious where they are? Check Out: Learn This: Recently, GOBankingRates studied information from Zillow Home Value Index to identify which towns and cities in the South had the most expensive median home values. Some are expensive primarily due to their historical mansions; others are limited by complex zoning while also being suffused with local beauty. Other cities attract the wealthy due to convenience, offering millionaires working in nearby big cities a quiet suburb to come home to at the end of the day. Check out the most expensive place to buy a home in every Southern state. Median home value: $1,020,885 Population: 22,160 As reported by LAS Real Estate, Mountain Brook has a very limited housing availability, coupled with an equally high demand (thanks to a close proximity to Birmingham's large economy and employment opportunities, as well as the area's natural beauty). Additionally, the town is notable for very severe zoning policies. That makes the development of new homes and properties rather difficult, keeping demand for housing high (and expensive). Find More: Read This: Median home value: $700,302 Population: 2,488 Goshen has been defined by a growth rate of nearly 128% since 2010, per Home Stratosphere — thanks to its relative closeness to the industrial hub Fayetteville, custom homes on large expanses of acreage and stunning mountain views from its very desirable real estate. Also See: Median home value: $9,514,524 Population: 871 Jupiter has recently attracted a number of wealthy and celebrity residents (such as Celine Dion, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods) thanks to a mix of beautiful locales, low taxes, a gorgeous coastal view and a very close proximity to Miami and West Palm Beach. All are reasons Jupiter's property values have skyrocketed, making it a go-to spot for wealthy East Coasters. Median home value: $983,116 Population: 41,305 Milton is the wealthiest city in the Georgia, with an equally high-end housing market. The city offers the relaxed living of a suburb, while maintaining a close proximity to Atlanta. Meanwhile, most of the houses in Milton are built atop large, expansive lots that can stretch for several acres, increasing their value and cost. Median home value: $662,863 Population: 4,518 Housing in Prospect is rather expensive due in part to the town's positioning alongside the Ohio River — not only does this create incredible (and pricey) views from homes, it also attracts wealthy residents who are also boat owners who frequent the nearby Louisville's Yacht Club. Enjoy This: Median home value: $384,072 Population: 971 Like Prospect, Kentucky, Madisonville sits right alongside a large body of water — in this case, the mouth of the Tchefuncte River, which provides gorgeous scenery and views surrounding the town's rather expensive houses. Median home value: $402,748 Population: 27,775 The Chandler Group real estate company has described Madison as a powerhouse real estate market defined by a strong local economy, very limited housing availability (thanks to controlled housing development), the area's natural beauty and the high quality of life (low crime, strong schools and numerous recreational activities). All of these factors intertwine to make demand for housing in Madison far exceed the available real estate. Median home value: $2,106,896 Population: 2,679 Wrightsville Beach is exactly that — a beach — automatically making the coastal town a very expensive one due to its natural beauty and beachfront housing. Further, Wrightstville Beach is a very small geographic space, making that coastline real estate very rare and in demand, per Homes For Sale. Learn More: Median home value: $974,356 Population: 3,838 Real estate firm Wyatt Poindexter has described Nichols Hills as a 'prestigious community' defined by its 'charm, sophistication and vibrant lifestyle.' The town was designed in 1929 to be an upscale suburb created around the surrounding area's natural beauty, and is populated with a number of Colonial and Georgian mansions. There are also a number of country clubs in Nichols Hills, along with a multitude of parks, fine dining restaurants and expensive shopping options, all of which attract the wealthy of Oklahoma. Median home value: $4,087,636 Population: 2,127 Conveniently located near Charleston, Sullivans Island is inherently limited in terms of space and real estate, which automatically drives up housing prices across its three square miles of land. Further, it is yet another town defined by its beachfront properties that are both beautiful and rather expensive. Median home value: $1,420,054 Population: 45,272 Brentwood is a town suffused with beautiful landscapes, close access to Nashville (and all the business and culture that comes with it) and a number of wealthy and celebrity homeowners. That drives up housing prices in the ritzy suburb. Find Out: Median home value: $3,059,874 Population: 8,774 Why is Highland Park the most expensive community in Texas? According to WFAA Dallas, Highland Park's very close proximity (four miles) to Dallas helps, offering a place for the hyper-wealthy millionaires with offices in Dallas to retire to at the end of every day. Median home value: $1,746,064 Population: 50,232 The community of McLean is very close to Washington, D.C., making it a hotspot of suburban living for the wealthy who work in our nation's capital. The area is also marked by very historic and expensive estates, further driving up the average real estate price for the community. Median home value: $480,392 Population: 1,399 The oldest community in West Virginia, Shepherdstown features a number of historic (and thus expensive) houses and mansions. The city is close to the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C., and is a popular art scene. Editor's note: Photos are for representational purposes only and might not reflect the exact locations listed. Methodology: To find the most expensive place to buy a home in every state, GOBankingRates analyzed every state to find the cities with the most expensive median home values, as sourced from Zillow Home Value Index. For each city, the total population was sourced from the U.S. Census American Consumer Survey as supplemental data. All data was collected on and is up to date as of May 28, 2025. More From GOBankingRates Mark Cuban Warns of 'Red Rural Recession' -- 4 States That Could Get Hit Hard 7 Luxury SUVs That Will Become Affordable in 2025 The 5 Car Brands Named the Least Reliable of 2025 This article originally appeared on The Most Expensive Place To Buy a Home in Every Southern State Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Times
06-07-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Texas flood victims: What we know
The flash flooding on the Guadalupe river in central Texas has killed at least 43 people, including 15 children. Some two dozen girls from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp, are still missing. Rescuers have been searching the river on Saturday, and the death toll is expected to rise. Here's what we know about those who were killed. Sarah Marsh Sarah Marsh, an 8-year-old student at Cherokee Bend Elementary in Mountain Brook, Alabama, was one of the campers at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. READ MORE In a statement posted online, Stewart Welch, the mayor of Mountain Brook, a suburb of Birmingham, confirmed that Sarah was among those who died in the flood and said that the city was heartbroken. [ Texas floods: Death toll reaches at least 43; dozens still missing Opens in new window ] Buses carrying girls who were at Camp Waldemar unload in downtown Kerrville, Texas to reunite with family. Photograph: Jordan Vonderhaar/The New York Times 'This is an unimaginable loss for her family, her school and our entire community,' he wrote. 'Sarah's passing is a sorrow shared by all of us, and our hearts are with those who knew her and loved her.' In a text message Saturday, Sarah's grandmother, Debbie Ford Marsh, said that Sarah's parents were not able to talk and declined to comment on behalf of the family. Earlier, on Facebook, she posted: 'We will always feel blessed to have had this beautiful spunky ray of light in our lives. She will live on in our hearts forever!' The toppled mailbox for Camp Mystic is surrounded by debris. Photograph: Carter Johnston/The New York Times Janie Hunt Janie Hunt (9), of Dallas, died in the flash flooding, her grandmother Margaret Hunt said in an interview. Janie was also attending Camp Mystic. It was her first time there as a camper, and she attended along with six of her cousins, who were safe, Hunt said. Hunt said she was in Vermont when she got a call from her daughter, Anne Lindsay Hunt, telling her about the flooding. Janie's parents drove to Ingram Elementary, the reunification centre, where they were told to visit a funeral home and identify their daughter. Janie was the eldest of three children. Debris, including a canoe, wrapped around a tree by floodwaters on the road to Camp Mystic in Texas. Photograph: Carter Johnston/The New York Times Bobby and Amanda Martin Bobby Martin (46) and his wife, Amanda (44) were among those killed, Bobby Martin's father, John Keith Martin, told the New York Times. The couple, from Odessa, Texas, were reportedly camping by the Guadalupe river when their RV was swept away by rising floodwaters. The elder Martin said one of his grandchildren and that grandchild's girlfriend were with the couple and were still missing. 'He was an adventurous man, adventurous and outgoing. He had many good friends, because he was a good friend,' John Keith Martin said of his son. 'He's just incredible.' Debris left by the flooded Guadalupe river. Photograph: Carter Johnston/The New York Times Jane Ragsdale Jane Ragsdale, director and co-owner of the Heart O' the Hills summer camp in Kerr County, is among those confirmed dead in the flooding, said a statement posted to the camp's website. No campers were residing at the site when the floods hit. 'We at the camp are stunned and deeply saddened by Jane's death,' the statement said. 'She embodied the spirit of Heart O' the Hills and was exactly the type of strong, joyful woman that the camp aimed to develop with the girls entrusted to us each summer.' Ragsdale, who became camp director in 1988, started as a camper and later became a counsellor. – This article originally appeared in The New York Times . Local residents survey the wreckage left by the flooded Guadalupe river. Photograph: Jordan Vonderhaar/The New York Times Debris left by the flooded Guadalupe river. Photograph: Carter Johnston/The New York Times The flooded Guadalupe river in Kerrville, Texas. Photograph: Carter Johnston/The New York Times 2025 The New York Times Company
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Climate
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Alabama 8-year-old among dozens killed as floods sweep Texas summer camp
(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) An 8-year-old from Alabama is among dozens dead after floodwaters swept through a Christian girls camp July 4 in Texas. Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch confirmed the death of Sarah Marsh, a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary. "This is an unimaginable loss for her family, her school, and our entire community," Welch said in a statement posted to Facebook. "Sarah's passing is a sorrow shared by all of us, and our hearts are with those who knew and loved her. "As we grieve alongside the Marsh family, we also remember the many others affected by this tragedy. In the days ahead, I know Mountain Brook will do what it always does which is come together with passion, strength, and unwavering support for the Marsh family." At least 43 were reported dead in the flooding (28 adults and 15 children), according to a Saturday evening press conference. Sheriff Larry Leitha said earlier in the day Saturday that at least 32 people died – 18 adults and 14 children. When the flash flood struck early on Friday, Camp Mystic was less than a week into its second four-week term with more than 700 children in residence, according to details provided Friday by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. At least 18 adults and nine children had been confirmed dead after flooding rains rapidly overwhelmed the Guadalupe River. Ongoing search and rescue efforts ran through the night Friday and into Saturday. More: Death toll rises in Texas flooding; over two dozen campers missing from Camp Mystic U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said in a statement posted to X that she was heartbroken over Sarah's death. "We continue to pray for the victims' loved ones, the survivors, those who are still missing, and our brave first responders as search and rescue efforts continue in Texas," Britt said. Camp Mystic for Girls is a Christian retreat about six miles south of Hunt, Texas, in Kerr County. That's within Texas Hill Country, about 80 miles northwest of San Antonio. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet during the flash flood, weather service data shows. USA TODAY reporters Jeanine Santucci, Joel Shannon and Eduardo Cuevas contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Texas flood: Alabama 8-year-old dies as floodwaters hit Camp Mystic
New York Times
05-07-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
Texas Flood Victims: What We Know
The flash flooding on the Guadalupe River in Central Texas has killed at least 35 people, including 14 children. Some two dozen girls from Camp Mystic, an all-girls' Christian summer camp, are still missing. Rescuers have been searching the river Saturday, and the death toll is expected to rise. Here's what we know about those who were killed. Sarah Marsh Sarah Marsh, an 8-year-old student at Cherokee Bend Elementary in Mountain Brook, Ala., was one of the campers at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. In a statement posted online, Stewart Welch, the mayor of Mountain Brook, a suburb of Birmingham, confirmed that Sarah was among those who died in the flood and said the city was heartbroken. 'This is an unimaginable loss for her family, her school and our entire community,' he wrote. 'Sarah's passing is a sorrow shared by all of us, and our hearts are with those who knew her and loved her.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Alabama 8-year-old among dozens killed as floods sweep Texas summer camp
An 8-year-old from Alabama is among at least 27 people dead after floodwaters swept through a Christian girls camp July 4 in Texas. Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch confirmed the death of Sarah Marsh, a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary. "This is an unimaginable loss for her family, her school, and our entire community," Welch said in a statement posted to Facebook. "Sarah's passing is a sorrow shared by all of us, and our hearts are with those who knew and loved her. "As we grieve alongside the Marsh family, we also remember the many others affected by this tragedy. In the days ahead, I know Mountain Brook will do what it always does which is come together with passion, strength, and unwavering support for the Marsh family." When the flash flood struck early on Friday, Camp Mystic was less than a week into its second four-week term with more than 700 children in residence, according to details provided Friday by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. At least 18 adults and nine children had been confirmed dead after flooding rains rapidly overwhelmed the Guadalupe River. Ongoing search and rescue efforts ran through the night Friday and into Saturday. More: At least 27 dead in Texas flooding; over two dozen campers missing from Camp Mystic U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said in a statement posted to X that she was heartbroken over Sarah's death. "We continue to pray for the victims' loved ones, the survivors, those who are still missing, and our brave first responders as search and rescue efforts continue in Texas," Britt said. Camp Mystic for Girls is a Christian retreat about six miles south of Hunt, Texas, in Kerr County. That's within Texas Hill Country, about 80 miles northwest of San Antonio. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet during the flash flood, weather service data shows. USA TODAY reporters Jeanine Santucci, Joel Shannon and Eduardo Cuevas contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Texas flood: Alabama 8-year-old dies as floodwaters hit Camp Mystic
