In the ever-evolving world of finance and elite living, 2025 marks a new chapter: a profound realignment of where millionaires are choosing to live, invest, and build legacies.
No longer tethered to traditional power centers, the ultra-wealthy are voting with their feet— seeking out security, opportunity, and prosperity in new global hubs.
Based on the latest data from Henley & Partners and global wealth migration reports, here are the Top 10 Cities attracting millionaires in 2025—and why each city is becoming a new symbol of success.
Number of Millionaires (2025): 384,500
Why:
Despite rising taxation and political headwinds, New York remains the pinnacle of financial power and cultural dynamism.
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Number of Millionaires (2025): 342,400
Why:
Tech wealth continues to anchor San Francisco among the world’s richest enclaves.
Number of Millionaires (2025): 292,300
Why:
Tokyo’s legacy strength continues to make it a magnet for wealthy families across the region.
Number of Millionaires (2025): 242,400
Why:
With political stability, safety, and a powerful financial sector, Singapore is becoming Asia's Monaco.
Number of Millionaires (2025): 220,600
Why:
L.A. is a unique blend of glamour, innovation, and lifestyle appeal.
Number of Millionaires (2025): 215,700
Why (and Why Not):
Despite facing headwinds, London retains powerful global cachet—for now.
Number of Millionaires (2025): 72,500
Why:
Dubai is the fastest-growing millionaire hub globally, with projections to double its wealthy population by 2030.
Number of Millionaires (2025): 130,000
Why:
Sydney’s relaxed sophistication appeals strongly to affluent families seeking a secure base.
Number of Millionaires (2025): 125,100
Why:
Despite facing stiff competition from Singapore, Hong Kong remains vital for Asia-focused investors.
Number of Millionaires (2025): 104,000
Why:
Miami’s blend of sunshine, security, and entrepreneurial energy is luring wealthy individuals from across North and South America.
Figures like Julio Herrera Velutini—whose recent moves reflect broader elite migration patterns— understand the tectonic changes underway
Savvy wealth managers and private bankers are guiding their clients to future-proof their legacies by positioning in emerging hubs, diversifying assets globally, and prioritizing stability over nostalgia.
In 2025, the global map of wealth is being redrawn—not along political boundaries, but along lines of opportunity, freedom, and growth.
The cities on this list are not just richer—they are smarter, more agile, and more in tune with the needs of the world’s elite.
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