A new study from SmartAsset analyzes the places in North Carolina with the highest per capita wealth, and Mecklenburg County made the list. The study measured the amount of investment income being generated in each county, in addition to the per capita income and median home value to find the wealthiest places.
For a closer look at the top counties in North Carolina, check out the table below:
| Rank | County, State | Median Income | Investment Income | Median Home Value | Overall Wealth Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange County,NC | $79,205 | $63,645 | $456,878 | 30.75 |
| 2 | Wake County,NC | $88,471 | $41,155 | $463,222 | 30.30 |
| 3 | Chatham County,NC | $76,791 | $39,115 | $528,211 | 29.52 |
| 4 | Dare County,NC | $69,500 | $29,348 | $547,928 | 28.68 |
| 5 | Union County,NC | $88,465 | $30,910 | $419,476 | 27.00 |
| 6 | Currituck County,NC | $79,416 | $14,619 | $506,956 | 26.11 |
| 7 | Mecklenburg County,NC | $73,124 | $56,835 | $397,105 | 25.63 |
| 8 | New Hanover County,NC | $62,362 | $52,347 | $400,840 | 24.97 |
| 9 | Buncombe County,NC | $59,699 | $41,393 | $445,516 | 24.48 |
| 10 | Durham County,NC | $67,000 | $33,213 | $385,969 | 24.17 |
The study’s methodology and interactive map can be found here.