HGTV names 2 Northern California towns amongst best suburbs in the U.S.
HGTV names 2 Northern California towns amongst best suburbs in the U.S.
Ernesto Centeno Araujo, Ventura County StarWed, May 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM UTC
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HGTV names 2 Northern California towns amongst best suburbs in the U.S.
A lifestyle television network recently released a list on its website of the hottest suburbs in the city, with two in California
Home and Garden Television, or HGTV as it's most commonly known, released its list of the 20 hottest suburbs in the country for those hoping to escape city life.
HGTV partnered with Suburban Jungle, a website that advises people move from cities to suburbs, to create the list.
The channel's website cited entertainment, seasonal festivals and local theater programs as just a few perks to suburban living.
So, what are the best suburbs according to HGTV?
What are the best suburbs in the U.S.?
Among the list of the 20 hottest suburbs around the U.S., two California towns near San Francisco made the cut.
Mill Valley, a small town in Marin County, has an estimated population of about 13,904 as of 2024.
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The city is just outside San Francisco and is known for its Mill Valley Film Festival amd live performances at Sweetwater Music Hall or Throckmorton Theater are available to residents.
“Mill Valley has a one-of-a-kind natural environment and access to nature: It borders Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mount Tamalpais State Park and the San Francisco Bay,” said Pam Goldman, head Bay Area strategist for Suburban Jungle to HGTV.
Redwood City was the second California town among the hottest suburbs in the country. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and about 27 miles from San Francisco, HGTV says.
The city has an estimated population of 82,982 as of 2024 and several tech companies. Despite the tech presence, the town maintains a close-knit feel and has several year-round community events on Broadway, as well as seasonal events such as Oktoberfest and Music on the Square, the home and garden website said.
“Redwood City has lots of energy and youthful vibes, and it’s also right between San Francisco and San Jose,” Goodman said.
Top 20 hottest suburbs, according to HGTV:
Chappaqua, New York
Larchmont, New York
Summit, New Jersey
Port Washington, New York
Greenwich, Connecticut
Westport, Connecticut
Glencoe, Illinois
La Grange, Illinois
Needham, Massachusetts
Winchester, Massachusetts
Lafayette, Colorado
Littleton, Colorado
Bethesda, Maryland
Fairfax, Virginia
Boca Raton, Florida
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Mill Valley, California
Redwood City, California
Dunwoody, Georgia
Milton, Georgia
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com, 805-437-0224 or @ecentenoaraujo on Instagram and X.
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