Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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We went to the heart of Silicon Valley in Atherton, California to experience the lavish lifestyle of the richest zip code in America. While touring the quaint mansions, we found controversies on zoning, demographics, and politics.

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0:00 Intro
1:08 Where is Atherton?
1:48 Going to an Atherton-Style Party
4:06 $50k+ to Go to School?
5:24 Atherton History
6:58 The Most Expensive Road in America
7:52 Zoning Laws
8:47 Guess the Price of This House
10:16 Security
10:45 “What is Atherton Like?”
11:35 Celebrities’ Houses
12:30 “Low-Income” Housing
13:04 Steph Curry Controversy
14:40 New Construction Projects

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