The American Set Index
Where America
is looking
September 2026 · the American money capitals, ranked by the attention of the national press. Measured, not guessed. It moves every month.
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Nashville
Holds the American eye · September 2026The standings
| # | Capital | Read in | Score | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NashvilleTN | 13 outlets · 111 mentions | 832.5 | — |
| 2 | MiamiFL | 17 outlets · 42 mentions | 399.0 | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | Beverly HillsCA | 12 outlets · 31 mentions | 217.0 | — |
| 4 | The HamptonsNY | 12 outlets · 19 mentions | 133.0 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | MontecitoCA | 10 outlets · 18 mentions | 108.0 | — |
| 6 | MalibuCA | 6 outlets · 12 mentions | 48.0 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Palm BeachFL | 7 outlets · 10 mentions | 45.0 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Napa ValleyCA | 4 outlets · 5 mentions | 15.0 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | AspenCO | 3 outlets · 5 mentions | 12.5 | NEW |
| 10 | Jackson HoleWY | 3 outlets · 3 mentions | 7.5 | — |
| 11 | CharlestonSC | 1 outlet · 3 mentions | 4.5 | NEW |
| 12 | Park CityUT | 2 outlets · 2 mentions | 4.0 | NEW |
| 13 | GreenwichCT | 1 outlet · 1 mention | 1.5 | NEW |
| 14 | ScottsdaleAZ | 1 outlet · 1 mention | 1.5 | ▼ 3 |
Score = mentions × (1 + ½ × outlets), counted from the national American press across September 2026. The method is published in full on the Index. Nothing in this ranking is for sale, and no private individual is ranked.
Palm Beach · · 81° · Clear · No.7Beverly Hills · · 70° · Clear · No.3Nashville · · 82° · Overcast · No.1The Hamptons · · 67° · Overcast · No.4Aspen · · 37° · Overcast · No.8Miami · · 81° · Partly cloudy · No.2Montecito · · 70° · Clear · No.5Nantucket · · 64° · Clear · No.9Malibu · · 70° · Clear · No.6Jackson Hole · · 44° · ClearPalm Beach · · 81° · Clear · No.7Beverly Hills · · 70° · Clear · No.3Nashville · · 82° · Overcast · No.1The Hamptons · · 67° · Overcast · No.4Aspen · · 37° · Overcast · No.8Miami · · 81° · Partly cloudy · No.2Montecito · · 70° · Clear · No.5Nantucket · · 64° · Clear · No.9Malibu · · 70° · Clear · No.6Jackson Hole · · 44° · Clear