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Median Household Income

Vienna Ranked As Richest Town In Virginia: New Ranking Vienna Ranked As Richest Town In Virginia: New Ranking
Vienna Ranked As Richest Town In Virginia: New Ranking Virginia's richest town has an apt name, and longstanding history in the state, according to a new ranking. Stacker.com released a new report regarding the most wealthy towns in the US, and the DC suburb earned top marks for its "peaceful, park-like community filled with amenities and conveniences." The company used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August) to determine the country's 50 most wealthy towns. Locations were ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually earning more than $200,000. Any plac…
Chevy Chase Ranked As Richest Town In Maryland: New Ranking Chevy Chase Ranked As Richest Town In Maryland: New Ranking
Chevy Chase Ranked As Richest Town In Maryland: New Ranking Chevy Chase is more than just a comedic genius. It's also the home to Maryland's most wealthy neighborhood, according to a new ranking. Stacker.com released a new report regarding the most wealthy towns in the US, and the DC suburb earned top marks for its "peaceful, park-like community filled with amenities and conveniences."  The company used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August) to determine the country's 50 most wealthy towns. Locations were ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually…
This Bergen County Town Is NJ's Richest, New Rankings Say This Bergen County Town Is NJ's Richest, New Rankings Say
This Bergen County Town Is NJ's Richest, New Rankings Say One borough in Bergen County is raking in all the dough. According to Stacker.com, Ho-Ho-Kus was named New Jersey's richest municipality with at least 1,000 people, citing the Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data.  Ho-Ho-Kus has a median household income of $250,000, with workers earning a median of $109,922. The borough has an unemployment rate of 2% with 0% of families living below the poverty line. "Ho-Ho-Kus provides a small-town getaway without sacrificing the economic benefits and amenities of a big city," Stacker.com wrote.  To view the list, click here.
Borough Of Newtown Richest Part Of Connecticut, New Rankings Say Borough Of Newtown Richest Part Of Connecticut, New Rankings Say
Borough Of Newtown Richest Part Of Connecticut, New Rankings Say Ever wonder what the richest part of Connecticut is? Brand-new rankings listing the richest municipality in each state may come as a surprise. Stacker said it used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August 2024) to calculate its rankings. "The 'richest town' can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others," Stacker said. "Locations are ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually earning more than $200,000," according to Stacker. "Any places with a population smal…
Scarsdale Is NY's Richest Municipality, New Rankings Say Scarsdale Is NY's Richest Municipality, New Rankings Say
Scarsdale Is NY's Richest Municipality, New Rankings Say Ever wonder what the richest part of New York is? Brand-new rankings listing the richest municipality in each state reveal just that. Stacker said it used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August 2024) to calculate its rankings. "The 'richest town' can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others," Stacker said. "Locations are ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually earning more than $200,000," according to Stacker. "Any places with a population smaller than …
Virginia Community Ranked Third 'Best Place To Live For Families' New Fortune Report Finds Virginia Community Ranked Third 'Best Place To Live For Families' New Fortune Report Finds
Virginia Community Ranked Third 'Best Place To Live For Families' New Fortune Report Finds If you know, you know.  It's no secret to Fairfax County residents, but Fortune made it official, naming Chantilly the third "best place to live for families" in a newly released ranking, citing it as "a serene escape" from the DC craziness. Researchers cited Chantilly's proximity to the city (24 miles), as well as Dulles International Airport, which is approximately seven miles away and is "convenient for family vacations."  "The community is largely residential, with just over 25,000 people, but there’s plenty to do," they said. "Along Route 50 you’ll find a number of…
This NY Locale Tops List Of Safest Cities In America, Report Says This NY Locale Tops List Of Safest Cities In America, Report Says
This NY Locale Tops List Of Safest Cities In America, Report Says When it comes to that list of must-haves for a new home, not many amenities rank higher than peace of mind. Fortunately for New Yorkers, you won’t have to look far to find it as the safest city in America is right in our backyard, according to a new ranking. Glens Falls in Warren County topped Rocket Mortgage’s “15 Safest Cities In The US” for 2023. The company came up with the ranking after looking at violent and property crime data around the country from the FBI, as well as other factors like population, median household incomes, and home prices. Glens Falls boasts a violent crime ra…
Brand-New Rankings Of NY's Wealthiest Counties May Come As Surprise Brand-New Rankings Of NY's Wealthiest Counties May Come As Surprise
Brand-New Rankings Of NY's Wealthiest Counties May Come As Surprise A new ranking shows how New York counties stack up against one another when it comes to financial earnings. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker compiled a list of the 50 highest-earning counties in New York, ranking them by 2020 5-year estimate median household income. For comparison, the 2020 median household income in the United States was $67,521. In New York, it was $68,304. No. 5 Coming in at No. 5 is Rockland County, with a median household income of $94,840. That’s 33.4 percent above the state average and 45.9 percent above the national average. Data showed that 47.7 per…
This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says
This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says A Pennsylvania town has ranked among the 50 best places to live in the U.S., according to a new report. Lower Merion Township, located in Montgomery County, was ranked No. 37 in this year's list of the 50 best places to live in the U.S., curated by Money.com. Located along the Pennsylvania Railroad’s old Main Line route, Lower Merion pays homage to its Welsh Quaker roots in the names of the villages that make up the township like Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Bala Cynwyd, and more. Residents and visitors can explore art and history by walking the grounds of the historic Barnes House, traveling to t…
Two Connecticut Towns Among 50 Best Places To Live In America Two Connecticut Towns Among 50 Best Places To Live In America
Two Connecticut Towns Among 50 Best Places To Live In America Two Connecticut communities have made it onto Money magazine’s list of the best 50 places in the US to live in 2020. Monye’s ranking seemed to favor small cities and medium- to large-sized towns. In Connecticut, South Windsor and Cheshire made the top 50. The magazine’s ranking took into account crime rates, median household income, diversity, local economy, cost of living, health and safety, weather, lifestyle, and entertainment. South Windsor ranked the 12th best place to live in America. Money cited the town’s public parks, farms, stable economy, and architecture. Cheshire came in at …
The Richest Of Them All? Western Mass Town Makes List of MA's Wealthiest Places The Richest Of Them All? Western Mass Town Makes List of MA's Wealthiest Places
The Richest Of Them All? Western Mass Town Makes List of MA's Wealthiest Places A Western Massachusetts town has made it onto the list of the 30 most wealthy communities in the state. Compiled by The Boston Business Journal, most of the communities on the list are from the Boston area. Deerfield is the lone community west of Worcester to rank among the most affluent places in Massachusetts. It is ranked the 14th most wealthy place in Massachusetts. The list is based on median household income; in Deerfield, it’s about $124,500. Across the state, the median household income is around $77,000. In Franklin County, where Deerfield resides, the median is even lower: $57…
These Area Locales Are Among Richest In Upstate New York, Report Says These Area Locales Are Among Richest In Upstate New York, Report Says
These Area Locales Are Among Richest In Upstate New York, Report Says The Hudson Valley is home to some of the wealthiest communities in upstate New York, according to a newly released report. Citing data from the latest U.S. Census, New York Upstate determined the richest places in upstate New York, including many from the Hudson Valley. Noting that residents who bring home the largest paychecks are often from Long Island and New York City, the report only includes locales from upstate - which is considered by the website to be areas north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. The new study evaluated median household income, family income,…
This Northern Westchester Village Is NY's Best Place To Live, According To New Rankings This Northern Westchester Village Is NY's Best Place To Live, According To New Rankings
This Northern Westchester Village Is NY's Best Place To Live, According To New Rankings A new report reveals the best area to live within each state, and a village in Northern Westchester ranks No. 1 in all of New York state. Croton-on-Hudson, on the eastern bank of the Hudson River near the Putnam County border, earned the honor from 24/7 Wall St. The village is located less than 40 miles north of Manhattan and has a population of approximately 8,209 residents. Croton-on-Hudson experienced a 2.8 percent rise in population within the last five years, with more than one in every four workers relying on public transit for their commutes. Croton-on-Hudson’s close proximity to Ne…
This Place Ranks As Poorest In Connecticut This Place Ranks As Poorest In Connecticut
This Place Ranks As Poorest In Connecticut While America is among the richest countries in the world, it is also home to several poor communities, even in Connecticut. A new study by 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the median annual household income of more than 2,600 cities, towns and villages to determine which municipalities are the poorest in each state across the country. “North America, home to less than than 5 percent of the global population, accounts for about one-fourth of global economic output,” 24/7 Wall St. said. “Meanwhile, in South Asia, where nearly 25 percent of the world’s population resides, the region’s economic activity…
This Hudson Valley Village Ranks As Poorest In New York This Hudson Valley Village Ranks As Poorest In New York
This Hudson Valley Village Ranks As Poorest In New York While America is among the richest countries in the world, it is also home to several poor communities, even in the Hudson Valley A new study by 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the median annual household income of more than 2,600 cities, towns and villages to determine which municipalities are the poorest in each state across the country. “North America, home to less than than 5 percent of the global population, accounts for about one-fourth of global economic output,” 24/7 Wall St. said. “Meanwhile, in South Asia, where nearly 25 percent of the world’s population resides, the region’s economic act…
RANKINGS: Wealthiest Towns In Morris County According To Census Data RANKINGS: Wealthiest Towns In Morris County According To Census Data
Rankings: Wealthiest Towns In Morris County According To Census Data The median household income in New Jersey is $76,475 -- so how do Morris County towns factor in? According to data from the U.S. Census covering 2013 through 2017 released last year, several communities in Bergen and Passaic have some of the highest earners in the state. The median income in Morris County was $107,034. Median income is the amount that divides the income distribution into two equal groups: Half of the population has an income above that amount, and half are below it.  8. Long Hill: $133,269 7. Montville: $134,752 6. Washington Township: $140,445 5…
This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey
This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey The typical American household earned $55,322 in 2016, roughly $4,000 higher than 2009’s median income of $51,425, according to 24/7 Wall St. In a number of small towns throughout the nation, more than half of households earn more than three times the national median. This is true in one Fairfield County community, according to a recent 24/7 Wall St. report. Darien was ranked as the eighth richest town nationwide, according to this analysis, with a median household income of $208,125 and median home value of $1,248,200 Also, nearly 80 percent of the adults living in Darien are college-edu…
REPORT: Richest Homeowners In U.S. Live In This Bergen County Town REPORT: Richest Homeowners In U.S. Live In This Bergen County Town
Report: Richest Homeowners In U.S. Live In This Bergen County Town As it turns out, being able to afford the cost of an expensive home does not necessarily mean living in an area where the priciest homes are located.  According to a new report by Property Shark, Ridgewood is the only municipality in Bergen County named among the the nation’s top 100 highest earning zip codes. Most of the wealthiest 100 zip codes in the U.S. based on median household income are on the East Coast. At No. 95, Ridgewood homeowners earn a median income of $188,228 whereas the median sale price is $705,500. The highest-earning zip code in the U.S. is 10013 -- New York, N.Y. Ho…
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Have Highest Earners In America These Fairfield County Zip Codes Have Highest Earners In America
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Have Highest Earners In America As it turns out, being able to afford the cost of an expensive home does not necessarily mean living in an area where the priciest homes are located.  According to a new report by Property Shark, some of the highest paid homeowners in the U.S. live in Fairfield County. These are the Fairfield County zip codes with the top-earning homeowners in the nation. (First number is median owner household income, second number is median sale price): 93. Greenwich (06830): $189,107; $1.45 million 74. Wilton (06897): $198,259; $701,250 58. Norwalk (06853): $204,028; $1.18 million 53. Old Greenwich (06…