US cities with the highest median household income. See which cities offer the best earning potential.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLean, VA | $3,376 | $250,001 | $1,304,900 | 50,232 |
| 2 | Cupertino, CA | $3,501 | $231,139 | $2,000,001 | 58,886 |
| 3 | Sammamish, WA | $2,728 | $227,273 | $1,240,300 | 66,375 |
| 4 | Palo Alto, CA | $3,328 | $220,408 | $2,000,001 | 67,231 |
| 5 | Dublin, CA | $3,174 | $205,046 | $1,224,100 | 70,542 |
| 6 | San Ramon, CA | $2,916 | $197,358 | $1,359,100 | 85,734 |
| 7 | Bethesda, MD | $2,437 | $191,348 | $1,129,700 | 67,403 |
| 8 | Pleasanton, CA | $3,017 | $186,206 | $1,432,300 | 77,500 |
| 9 | Newton, MA | $2,388 | $184,989 | $1,202,500 | 88,504 |
| 10 | Sunnyvale, CA | $3,065 | $181,862 | $1,816,600 | 153,455 |
| 11 | Mountain View, CA | $2,975 | $179,917 | $1,927,400 | 82,363 |
| 12 | Hoboken, NJ | $2,819 | $176,943 | $872,100 | 58,340 |
| 13 | Milpitas, CA | $3,112 | $176,822 | $1,180,000 | 78,216 |
| 14 | Fremont, CA | $2,905 | $176,350 | $1,289,400 | 228,518 |
| 15 | Santa Clara, CA | $2,985 | $173,670 | $1,527,900 | 129,239 |
| 16 | El Dorado Hills, CA | $2,468 | $163,544 | $870,300 | 50,553 |
| 17 | Redmond, WA | $2,343 | $162,099 | $1,091,700 | 75,721 |
| 18 | Eastvale, CA | $3,065 | $161,322 | $752,000 | 70,179 |
| 19 | Bellevue, WA | $2,505 | $161,300 | $1,203,100 | 151,199 |
| 20 | Johns Creek, GA | $2,173 | $160,185 | $583,700 | 82,115 |
| 21 | Newport Beach, CA | $3,146 | $158,461 | $2,000,001 | 84,304 |
| 22 | East Honolulu, HI | $3,249 | $158,398 | $1,172,300 | 50,961 |
| 23 | Ellicott City, MD | $2,001 | $157,891 | $644,300 | 73,737 |
| 24 | Flower Mound, TX | $2,221 | $157,737 | $514,100 | 77,886 |
| 25 | Highlands Ranch, CO | $2,397 | $155,847 | $672,600 | 101,437 |
Key Takeaways
- McLean, VA ranks #1 with a median rent of $3,376.
- The top 5 cities are: McLean, VA; Cupertino, CA; Sammamish, WA; Palo Alto, CA; Dublin, CA.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $250,001, with a population of 50,232.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.