The Results Are In For The USA’s Wealthiest Towns, And The Numbers Are Telling
The median household income in the U.S. in 2019 was nearly $69,000, according to the United States Census Bureau. That figure can, of course, vary wildly depending on where you are – especially if you land in one of the country’s most affluent places. But where are America’s richest people? We’ll give you a hint: it’s probably not the major cities you have in mind. Instead, you’ll have to look to smaller locales. Bloomberg has collated the 40 U.S. towns with the highest average household incomes, so let’s check them out together!
40. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
It’s actually only a 30-mile journey from Upper Saddle River into New York City. But the quaint New Jersey town offers its residents a life that’s worlds away from the Big Apple. Most live in beautiful houses set on large, tree-filled lots. The charming town also features some of the original buildings from its rural farming past – the one-time schoolhouse now serves as the Borough Hall. And average household incomes here are an impressive $272,573.
39. Blackhawk, California
A real estate developer called Ken Behring made Blackhawk, California, into the desirable neighborhood it is today. He transformed what was once a ranch into a series of gated communities, and locals know the town for its many luxury homes. Many of the properties – some English Tudors, some French provincial, some Greek revival – measure in at more than 5,000 square feet. Residents of the area earn a not-so-paltry average of $272,940.
38. East Hills, New York
After World War II, people started having babies and decamping to the suburbs. And East Hills, New York, was one of the many destinations for these mid-century families. Developers kept up with demand by building up neighborhoods in the area, too. Fast-forward 70 years, and East Hills is one of the priciest towns in the U.S. Those who live in the Long Island area today make $273,306 annually on average.
37. Malibu, California
It probably comes as no surprise to know that Malibu is one of the richest towns in the country. It’s famously home to a slew of Hollywood celebs, after all. Though a single family owned the entire swathe of land long before the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres and Brad Pitt moved in. In the 1930s, though, they started renting out their property to famous people, according to Curbed LA. Fast-forward to today, and the beachside stretch is packed with mansions and rich residents who make an average of $275,675 a year.
