A handful of communities have bloomed with the wealthiest homebuyers, many of whom are billionaires, Hollywood celebrities, and affluent residents. Eight towns below are in Zillow.com’s list of priciest communities, based on median home value, big increase in percentage of total home sales, and population of over 10,000.

Saratoga is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains in the Silicon Valley. The town is currently semi-rural residential. There are eateries, wineries, and high-end boutiques.

Median home value: ,429,665

Increase of total home sales: 48%

Palos Verdes Estates is home to 14% of the male population comprised of top executives. Its average home value is ,371,172.

Median home value: ,371,172

Increase of total home sales: 116%

Home to 15,651 residents, Rye, N.Y was ranked America’s third most expensive place to buy a house in 2010.

Median home value: ,059,596

Increase of total home sales: 156%

Scarsdale is famous for its charming Tudor downtown village. This upscale suburban community mostly represents Wall Street professionals in finance and investment.

Median home value: ,144,858

Increase of total home sales: 106%

Darien is one of big three wealthiest communities in Connecticut. With a median home price of around billion, the city is one of the most expensive places to live in North America.

Median home value: ,080,330

Increase of total home sales: 76%

By the 1920s, Piedmont was known as the “City of Millionaires”. CNN Money Magazine named it one of the “25 Top-Earning Towns” in its list of The Best Places to Live in 2007.

Median home value: ,089,268

Increase of total home sales: 56%

It takes only 40-50 minutes to go by train from Greenwich to New York. The city is home to many investment firms including Antares Investment Partners. The city was ranked No. 1 in Money magazine’s “Biggest Earner” category.

Median home value: ,069,506

Increase of total home sales: 111%