The world of politics is ruthless. Never mind the competition: dealing with the criticism of the press and public alone can be an extremely demanding task. But if there’s something we’ve learned by getting to know the houses of America’s most prominent political figures, it is that life in politics also comes with its perks.

From former presidents to rising stars of the Senate, our list features the humble (and not so humble) abodes of the men and women we all love to judge, criticize, and—once every four years—vote for. From Trump Tower to CityCenterDC, let’s take a look at the beautiful properties America’s most influential people call home!

Jimmy Carter – Georgia, $167K

Years after leaving the White House, former president Jimmy Carter is still a divisive figure. In November 2021, WashingtonMonthly published a piece on the “greatness” of Carter and Bloomberg responded with an article on his “weakness” (all within the space of less than a week)! We guess unanimity is pretty much impossible when it comes to politics, but we’re sure of one thing: Carson lives in a house that’s consensually below his means.

As reported by CNBC in 2018, Carter resides in a humble $167K Georgia home that sits in a rural area, and that’s worth less than most Secret Service vehicles! It’s astonishing since Carter has a fortune of $10 million.