Newsweek has created a map showing the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America, highlighting the regions with the highest average household incomes for 2025.
The analysis is based on data provided by GOBankingRates, which ranks suburbs with at least 5,000 households and situated within metropolitan areas, using the latest figures from the U.S. Census and Zillow Home Value Index.
This year’s list confirmed Scarsdale, New York as the nation’s wealthiest suburb for the second consecutive year, with fresh entrants from California and Texas reshaping the top 10.
Why it Matters
The ranking of America’s wealthiest suburbs reflects broader economic trends, regional shifts in wealth, and real estate values.
These affluent areas offer insights into patterns of prosperity, migration and the evolving landscape of suburban America.
Policymakers and real estate analysts monitor these rankings to understand factors such as affordability, socioeconomic disparities, and emerging economic hotspots.
What To Know
- Scarsdale, New York retained its ranking as America’s richest suburb, with an average household income of $601,193 in 2023, up 2.2 percent from the previous year. Home values there also increased 3.2 percent to $1,207,528 by May 2025.
- Rye, New York, another suburb of New York City, ranked second with an average household income of $421,259 and a home value of $1,875,248.
- West University Place, Texas secured the third spot with an average income of $409,677; home values rose 4.6 percent to $982,834.
- Los Altos, California, located in Silicon Valley, ranked fourth with an average income of $403,512 and the highest average home value among the top ten at $4,562,702.
- Alamo, California entered the top 10 for the first time, ranking fifth. Its average household income rose 1.1 percent to $403,334, even as home values dipped slightly by 1.8 percent to $2,550,706.
- University Park, Texas, a Dallas suburb, took sixth place with a $389,868 average household income and a home value of $2,456,871.
- Southlake, Texas, also climbed into the top 10 for the first time, reaching seventh with an income average of $382,520 and a home value of $1,290,325.
- Hinsdale, Illinois, had an average household income of $376,366 and a home value of $1,234,894.
- Orinda, California‘s average household income was $369,073 and its average home value was $1,993,154
- Wellesley, Massachusetts completed the top ten list with an average household income of $368,179 and a home value of $2,079,414.
California dominated the top 50 with 17 entries, followed by Texas with five, including three in the top 10.
Ranking focused on mean household income, a choice that typically emphasizes the concentration of wealth rather than median income, which can be substantially lower and less influenced by outliers.
Who People Are Saying
A senior financial expert at GOBankingRates, Rudri Patel, spoke about how most of these wealthy suburbs are a fair distance away from urban centers but close enough to get to easily.
“You can stay in your bubble, but also get out of your bubble and still get the things you need,” she told USA Today.
What Happens Next
Analysts anticipate continued scrutiny and interest in suburban affluence, particularly as housing markets, migration trends and regional economies evolve.
Real estate professionals and economists will be monitoring whether these suburbs maintain their rankings into 2026, especially as rising home values impact affordability and household migration.
The methodology used by GOBankingRates—focusing on mean household income—may continue to shine a spotlight on a select group of ultra-wealthy communities, while sparking public discussions about inequality and the factors driving suburban success in different parts of the country.
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