The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
County | Wealth Index | |
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1. | Chester County | 178 |
2. | Montgomery County | 161 |
3. | Bucks County | 160 |
4. | Delaware County | 133 |
5. | Northampton County | 113 |
6. | Butler County | 112 |
7. | Cumberland County | 106 |
8. | Allegheny County | 103 |
9. | Centre County | 102 |
10. | Lehigh County | 101 |
11. | Lancaster County | 101 |
12. | Washington County | 101 |
13. | Berks County | 98 |
14. | Lebanon County | 96 |
15. | Adams County | 95 |
16. | Montour County | 94 |
17. | York County | 94 |
18. | Union County | 92 |
19. | Pike County | 92 |
20. | Westmoreland County | 91 |