Highest median household income, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by median household income from the 2020 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Atherton, California leads at $250,000+. 6,806 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Lowest median household income, US cities →The US Census Bureau caps reported median household income at $250,000. 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 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median household income?
Atherton, California ranks #1 with $250,000+ (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by median household income?
Atherton, California, West University Place, Texas, Camino Tassajara, California, Villanova, Pennsylvania, Short Hills, New Jersey.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,806 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census 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, 2020 Decennial Census.