Billionaire Bunker
Inside The Island Fortress Of America's Mega Billionaires
It's America's wealthiest town. Approach at your own peril.
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The Lede
There is no way for a person to set foot on Indian Creek without the express permission of one of its 89 residents or a member of its ultra exclusive country club, which reportedly costs $500,000 to join. Because the town's government serves such an ultra wealthy subset of the population, things like public parks and social programs are practically nonexistent. If you want to live in a part of America that no outsiders can set foot in, Indian Creek is the most gated community in a country of gates.
Key Details
- Often described as "butlers with badges," the Indian Creek police force is unlike most of its counterparts.
- The town spent $4.1 million — a whopping 74% of its budget — on public safety in fiscal year 2023. According to public records, the security system features 10 thermal cameras and 17 radar sensors mounted along the island's perimeter.
- Bezos' arrival catapulted the wealth of Indian Creek. In 2014, the net worth of the island's 86 residents was estimated at $37 billion. Bezos added $199 billion.
