The Richest Small Town in Every State

Cynthia Measom

12 June 2024 at 8:00 am·5-min read

When you think of the richest locations in the U.S., places like San Francisco, New York and Beverly Hills might come to mind. But prosperity and affluence aren’t only thriving among the glitz and glamour of big cities.

Instead, if you look hard enough you’ll find little pockets of wealth in the nation’s quieter communities and small towns. And for some, living in a small town can be the best financial decision ever.

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In this study, GOBankingRates analyzed U.S. Census Bureau income data in locations in every state with 500 to 15,000 households to determine the wealthiest small towns in America and they’re ranked here from lowest to highest income. Alaska is not included because of a lack of sufficient data.

Vermont: Shelburne

Median Income: $96,976

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West Virginia: Cassville

Median Income: $105,440

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Louisiana: Inniswold

Median Income: $106,759

Nebraska: Hickman

Median Income: $107,604

Montana: Helena Valley Northeast

Median Income: $115,833

Rhode Island: Kingston

Median Income: $116,250

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Mississippi: Madison

Median Income: $119,662

South Dakota: Dakota Dunes

Median Income: $126,181

Nevada: Mogul

Median Income: $133,343

New Hampshire: Hanover

Median Income: $136,992

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Georgia: Berkeley Lake

Median Income: $138,182

North Dakota: Horace

Median Income: $138,636

Idaho: Hidden Springs

Median Income: $138,895

Wyoming: Rafter J Ranch

Median Income: $140,523

Iowa: Polk City

Median Income: $141,548

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Arkansas: Goshen

Median Income: $141,563

Alabama: Mountain Brook

Median Income: $150,268

Delaware: Hockessin

Median Income: $158,036

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Kansas: Leawood

Median Income: $159,540

Hawaii: Maunawili

Median Income: $159,583

Oregon: Stafford

Median Income: $161,489

Utah: East Basin

Median Income: $170,677

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Indiana: Meridian Hills

Median Income: $172,969

Florida: Parkland

Median Income: $174,295

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Maine: Falmouth Foreside

Median Income: $175,248

Wisconsin: River Hills

Median Income: $178,750

New Mexico: Las Campanas

Median Income: $190,144

Kentucky: Anchorage

Median Income: $199,261

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Arizona: Paradise Valley

Median Income: $203,659

Michigan: Orchard Lake Village City

Median Income: $203,750

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Ohio: New Albany

Median Income: $206,130

Washington: Medina

Median Income: $208,500

Tennessee: Forest Hills

Median Income: $211,250

Missouri: Town and Country

Median Income: $211,429

South Carolina: Kiawah Island

Median Income: $216,750

Oklahoma: Nichols Hills

Median Income: $218,500

Minnesota: North Oaks

Median Income: $220,861

North Carolina: Marvin

Median Income: $221,350

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Illinois: Kildeer

Median Income: $226,375

Massachusetts: Boxford

Median Income: $232,326

Maryland: Travilah

Median Income: $238,194

Virginia: South Run

Median Income: $238,456

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Colorado: Columbine Valley

Median Income: $248,984

New Jersey: Lyons

Median Income: $245,226

New York: Flower Hill

Median Income: $246,533

Texas: University Park

Median Income: $247,045

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Pennsylvania: Fox Chapel

Median Income: $247,930

Connecticut: Noroton

Median Income: $248,125

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California: Orinda

Median Income: $248,984

Small towns are good for more than just living large. Click through to read about relocating to a smaller city or town to retire on a budget.

Jami Farkas and Sean Dennison contributed to this report.

_{Methodology: GOBankingRates determined the richest small town in every state by analyzing income data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey. “Small town” was defined as having between 500 and 15,000 households. Due to data availability, Alaska has insufficient information and was skipped. Data is up to date as of May 16, 2023.}

Photo Disclaimer: Please note photos are for representational purposes only. As a result, some of the photos might not reflect the locations listed in this article.

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Vermont: Shelburne

West Virginia: Cassville

Louisiana: Inniswold

Nebraska: Hickman

Montana: Helena Valley Northeast

Rhode Island: Kingston

Mississippi: Madison

South Dakota: Dakota Dunes

Nevada: Mogul

New Hampshire: Hanover

Georgia: Berkeley Lake

North Dakota: Horace

Idaho: Hidden Springs

Wyoming: Rafter J Ranch

Iowa: Polk City

Arkansas: Goshen

Alabama: Mountain Brook

Delaware: Hockessin

Kansas: Leawood

Hawaii: Maunawili

Oregon: Stafford

Utah: East Basin

Indiana: Meridian Hills

Florida: Parkland

Maine: Falmouth Foreside

Wisconsin: River Hills

New Mexico: Las Campanas

Kentucky: Anchorage

Arizona: Paradise Valley

Michigan: Orchard Lake Village City

Ohio: New Albany

Washington: Medina

Tennessee: Forest Hills

Missouri: Town and Country

South Carolina: Kiawah Island

Oklahoma: Nichols Hills

Minnesota: North Oaks

North Carolina: Marvin

Illinois: Kildeer

Massachusetts: Boxford

Maryland: Travilah

Virginia: South Run

Colorado: Columbine Valley

New Jersey: Lyons

New York: Flower Hill

Texas: University Park

Pennsylvania: Fox Chapel

Connecticut: Noroton

California: Orinda

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