Incomes are so high in Loudoun that even after adjusting for a cost of living 12.3% above the national average, it is still the richest county in the U.S. While it's no surprise that Northern Virginia counties dominated the top spots on this list, several Richmond-area counties also ranked quite high. You might be surprised to see where Chesterfield, Powhatan, Hanover and Goochland accumulate. Below are 10 additional counties, to make a list of the 20 richest counties in the U.S.
Due to the financial consequences of the Northern Virginia technology boom, Fairfax County has expanded its economic advantage over Montgomery County. In addition, much of the county's most recent wealth is in the hands of young Internet millionaires eager to enjoy the fruits of unexpected stock gains almost overnight. On a state-by-state level, some of the richest counties are geographically quite far from major cities. A new ranking of the richest localities in the country aims to adjust the cost of living in such rich places, but it turns out that northern Virginia is so well-off that the adjustment doesn't change much.
Also among the top 20 are Arlington County, the City of Fairfax and Prince William County in Virginia, as well as Calvert and Montgomery Counties in Maryland. Even so, the richest counties in each state reveal certain patterns, as the richest are often made up of suburbs outside major cities. Therefore, the rankings were based on the median household income adjusted for the percentage where the counties cost of living is above or below the U. However, the five counties with the highest median income in the country can be found around D.
Below you will find an additional 10 counties, to make a list of the 20 richest counties in the U. Real-time social media posts from local businesses and organizations across Northern Virginia, powered by Friends2Follow.
