Highest median household income, US cities
US cities ranked by median household income from the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. 6,818 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries. 45 cities are tied at the $250,000+ ceiling. The median across all 6,818 is $80,682. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Rye Brook, NY, up 272 places to #49.
Flip the list · Lowest median household income, US cities →The US Census Bureau caps reported median household income at $250,000 for 2024. Places shown as “$250,000+” exceed that ceiling by an amount the Census does not publish, so their exact values (and the order among them) cannot be distinguished.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median household income?
45 cities are tied at $250,000+, the Census Bureau's reporting cap, so no single city can be named #1 (2024 American Community Survey). They include Atherton, California, Saratoga, California, Southlake, Texas, University Park, Texas, West University Place, Texas.
What are the top 5 cities by median household income?
Atherton, California, Saratoga, California, Southlake, Texas, University Park, Texas, West University Place, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,818 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is median household income measured?
Median income of all households, as reported each year (nominal dollars, not inflation adjusted). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).