The 30 Most Decked-Out Holiday Homes in America

Every year after Thanksgiving ends, the Christmas decorations begin to twinkle, trees get adorned with ornaments, and smoke billows from chimneys across the nation. But every year there is also that one neighbor whose lights completely hide their house and seem one flicker away from igniting a disaster! If you're fortunate enough to live in a city or town where Christmas is taken very seriously, you might even experience an entire road lit up with mesmerizing sparkles.

Luckily for those who don't live in a town where Tim Allen's Christmas With the Kranks is reality, we've got a roundup of the most decorated homes in America for you to feast your festive eyes on. Take a look here.

— Additional reporting by Victoria Messina

01
Ambridge, PA
Flickr user vladdythephotogeek

Ambridge, PA

According to local news, this display has over 20,000 lights and adds approximately $450 to the owner's electricity bill — but this cost pales in comparison to the donations amassed by visitors for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!

02
Fresno, CA
Flickr user niiicedave

Fresno, CA

While it definitely doesn't snow in Fresno very often, the luminescent blue lights on this house remind me of a Winter wonderland.

03
Hudson, NH
Flickr user StarrGazr

Hudson, NH

This family has made a tradition of going overboard with Christmas lights. Unsurprisingly, they estimate using over 150,000 lights for this display. If you want a closer look at the display, check out this beautiful aerial video tour.

04
Belleville, NJ
Flickr user drp

Belleville, NJ

Santa can't miss this display out of New Jersey — but I'm wondering how many people it took to hang the massive wreath onto the side of the house!

05
Berwyn, IL
Flickr user davidwilson1949

Berwyn, IL

If you live in Chicago, it's worth venturing into the suburbs to witness stunning decorations like this home's.

06
Providence, RI
Flickr user abbey*christine

Providence, RI

This is what I mean when I say one spark away from disaster — I doubt this family uses their microwave when these lights are on.

07
Brooklyn, NY
Flickr user Puzzler4879

Brooklyn, NY

This townhouse's holiday spirit is so cute and quaint, I almost wish they kept the lights up year round! Check out the Ferris wheel tucked away on the left side — that's dedication!

08
Defiance, OH
Flickr user Rev. Voodoo

Defiance, OH

This might be the only house in America where you can celebrate Christmas with The Flintstones and Charlie Brown at the same time.

09
Columbus, GA
Flickr user My Photo Journeys

Columbus, GA

Another approach to holiday home decorating is Christmas inflatables, and this house definitely got the memo.

10
Pittsburgh
Flickr user Wysz

Pittsburgh

I cannot imagine how many weeks it takes this family to remove their glorious display.

11
Arlington, VA
Flickr user krow10

Arlington, VA

The only fixture missing from this display is Santa's elves!

12
Stephen's City, VA
Flickr user NCinDC

Stephen's City, VA

This family has taken a more subtle approach to extreme Christmas lighting, and it's perfect inspiration for those looking to add Christmas spirit to their home without going all out.

13
Richmond, VA
Flickr user aaronjwebb

Richmond, VA

I'm a huge fan of this home's wrapped Christmas light trees — another great idea for adding holiday spirit without too much effort.

14
34th Street, Baltimore
Flickr user Beau Considine

34th Street, Baltimore

Calling the light display on 34th Street in Baltimore impressive is the understatement of the century. Each year, residents of this street string millions of Christmas lights over every surface, and the result is a miracle . . . on 34th Street.

15
Redwood City, CA
Flickr user Ed Bierman

Redwood City, CA

How tangled do you think these lights got while they were putting them up? My guess is very.

16
Deerwoods, NJ
Flickr user irisphotos

Deerwoods, NJ

We're confident Santa's reindeer will spot this home from miles away.

17
Pasadena, CA
Flickr user karolfranks

Pasadena, CA

Be careful not to blow a fuse when entering this Pasadena home.

18
St. Petersburg, FL
Flickr user matthewpaulson

St. Petersburg, FL

This house may be in Florida, but it certainly gives the North Pole a run for its money in terms of Christmas spirit.

19
Horsham, PA
Flickr user trufflepig

Horsham, PA

A great example of how to add festive cheer without breaking out the inflatables.

20
Kissimmee, FL
Flickr user themeparkmom

Kissimmee, FL

We love this display out of Florida, but what happens when the owners want to park in their garage?

22
Deerwoods, NJ
Flickr user irisphotos

Deerwoods, NJ

From the mini Ferris wheel to the striped blimp, this house's decorations are nothing short of spectacular.

23
Burbank, CA
Flickr user doctorow

Burbank, CA

This insane lawn truly has it all — Buzz Lightyear in a Santa hat, Snoopy in an airplane, and a nativity scene on the roof.

24
Green Bay, WI
Flickr user Ryan Schmitz

Green Bay, WI

This house is practically famous in Green Bay, often referred to as the "Christmas lights house." The yard boasts a plethora of random decorations from dolphins and dinosaurs to even bumper cars!

25
Henrico, VA
Flickr user andrewbain

Henrico, VA

How many Santas is too many Santas? The limit does not exist.

26
Columbia, MD
Flickr user donhomer

Columbia, MD

I can't even imagine the time it took to hang those lights from the trees so impeccably. Maryland residents know how to do Christmas right!

27
Seattle, WA
Flickr user joebehr

Seattle, WA

You know your Christmas lawn decorations are better than your neighbors' when your house is barely even visible from the street.

28
Corvallis, OR
Flickr user Kirt Edblom

Corvallis, OR

I'm really hoping these Oregon residents have some heavy-duty shades on their windows to block out the red lights! Though this house isn't as insanely decorated as some of the others, I still really admire how perfectly each string of lights was hung.

29
Deerwoods, NJ
Flickr user irisphotos

Deerwoods, NJ

My favorite part of this house? The random light-up Santa lurking on the roof.

30
Burbank, CA
Flickr user doctorow

Burbank, CA

All aboard the Christmas Express!