According to a study from SmartAsset, residents in Mecklenburg County rank among the wealthiest in North Carolina. The study assessed wealth by comparing counties across three categories: the amount of investment income residents receive, total per capita income and the median home value.
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.