A new study from SmartAsset uncovers 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 | Per Capita Investment Income | Median Home Value | Per Capita Income | Wealth Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange, NC | $20,885 | $433,009 | $67,089 | 25.79 |
| 2 | Wake, NC | $16,424 | $411,700 | $65,450 | 24.05 |
| 3 | Chatham, NC | $17,025 | $376,684 | $66,766 | 23.72 |
| 4 | Mecklenburg, NC | $19,913 | $355,693 | $65,244 | 23.04 |
| 5 | Dare, NC | $11,257 | $366,612 | $59,240 | 21.26 |
| 6 | Buncombe, NC | $17,089 | $351,566 | $53,309 | 20.77 |
| 7 | Union, NC | $12,876 | $358,445 | $56,820 | 20.65 |
| 8 | New Hanover, NC | $16,121 | $346,584 | $50,780 | 20.05 |
| 9 | Durham, NC | $12,677 | $315,042 | $54,056 | 19.21 |
| 10 | Moore, NC | $13,983 | $294,939 | $54,514 | 19.11 |
The study’s methodology and interactive map can be found here.