Study: Top 10 wealthiest US suburbs

The ten wealthiest suburbs in the United States have been ranked, and the Golden State dominated with three entries while New York topped the list. The New York City suburb of Scarsdale received the designation as the nation’s wealthiest suburb in 2026, according to a study from GOBanking Rates. The firm analyzed cities within metropolitan areas with at least 5,000 households. Its analysts then isolated the suburbs with the highest average incomes from 2014 through 2024. Three California suburbs made the top ten this year, including Los Altos, which ranked fourth, Alamo, which ranked seventh, and Orinda, which ranked tenth. All three moved up on the list over the past decade, with Orinda ranking 15th on the list in 2016, Los Altos coming in at 18th and Alamo ranking 20th.

Texas is also the home to two of the suburbs on the list – West University Place, which came in second after being ranked fourth in 2016, and University Park, which came in sixth after being ranked eighth in 2016. But other suburbs that were once in the top ten have fallen off, including Darien, Connecticut, which ranked third on the list in 2016, and Westport, Connecticut, which ranked seventh in 2016. Neither even made the top 50 wealthiest suburbs in 2026. The Daily Mail looks at each of the country’s wealthiest suburbs below.

Scarsdale, New York, took this year’s highest honor, with GOBanking Rates reporting it had an average household income of $612,591 in 2024 – up from $365,996 in 2014. The town of about 1,800 people lies just 30 minutes from Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal on board the Metro-North train. It has been the home to many moguls, including Eric Mindich, the Goldman Sachs partner turned hedge fund mogul, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and his predecessor’s brother, Mark Bezos. The village has also been home to NASA astronauts, NBA All-Stars and Oscar winners. But houses sell out quickly in the upscale enclave. At the start of 2026, there were only 13 single-family homes on the market, at least one of which sold in just over two weeks, according to Spears.

Coming in second place was the Houston suburb of West University Place, which reported an average household income of $439,594 in 2024 and an average household income of $294,723 in 2014. The town of about 15,000 people abuts Rice University and is conveniently located just minutes away from the Texas Medical Center and the city’s Museum District, according to the Fort Worth Report. It is also home to the Fort Worth Zoo and offers housing options, including mansions and one-bedroom duplexes.

New York represented itself again in the third spot on the list, with Rye reporting an average household income of $428,806 in 2024 and a 2014 average household income of $266,038. The city is nestled on the Long Island Sound, offering historic estates, protected natural lands and a scenic shoreline from where you could see the Manhattan skyline, Islands.com reports. Rye preserves much of its history, including the mansion of founding father John Jay. The city is also home to the historic Playland amusement park. It is located just about an hour drive from New York City, or about a 40-minute train ride.

The first California suburb to make this year’s list is Los Altos, California, on the outskirts of San Jose. It reported an average household income in 2024 of $417,182 and an average household income in 2014 or $227,294. The town offers everything from fine-dining experiences to outdoor adventures, according to Islands.com. It also boasts a historic downtown comprising picturesque streets lined with trees, cafes and boutiques.

The only town in Arizona to make the top 50 was Paradise Valley, which came in fifth this year, with an average household income in 2024 of $408,500. In 2014, that figure was $236,148. Paradise Valley is a desert and mountain town located just northeast of Phoenix, where homes sit on one-acre or larger lots, with many offering unobstructed mountain views, per Williams Luxury Homes. The town also enforces strict zoning laws that limit commercial development.

Texas once again represents itself in the top 10 with University Park ranking sixth. It had an average household income in 2024 of $407,253 and in 2014, that figure was $254,422. The town of just over 25,000 people is bordered on the south by Highland Park and on the north, east and west by Dallas. Residents there tout its architectural variety, excellent schools and green spaces, as well as its proximity to Southern Methodist University, according to Culture Map Dallas.

Alamo, California, came in seventh on this year’s list with an average household income in 2024 of $401,221 and an average household income in 2014 of $224931. The town is located about 28 miles east of San Francisco, and offers a quiet atmosphere and excellent schools, The Renee White Team says. It is nestled right beside Mount Diablo State Park, where residents can enjoy a hike, a bike ride, a picnic or just take in the scenic views.

Another Fort Worth suburb made this year’s list, with Southlake, Texas, taking eighth place. It reported an average household income in 2024 of $384,530 and in 2014, the figure was $232,034. The city has become famous for its over-the-top mansions that have gone on sale in recent years.

The Washington, DC, suburb of McLean, Virginia, took the ninth spot on this year’s list, reporting an average household income in 2024 of $379,689. In 2014, that figure was $265,588. McLean is home to the CIA headquarters, but it also offers scenic views at the Scott’s Run Nature Preserve or on the hiking trails along the Potomac River. Clemyjontri Park also offers a carousel and several different play areas for children of different ages and abilities, Melissa Terzis says.

Rounding out this year’s list is Orinda, California, which reported an average household income of $376,741 in 2014 and $234,279 in 2014. The Contra Costa County town is located just 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco, and offers a walkable downtown, with its surrounding hills providing hiking trails that offer a view of the skyline.