When it comes to wealth, how do the First State counties compare with counties across the country?
SmartAsset, a financial adviser guide, ranked the wealthiest counties in the U.S. by comparing median income, investment income and property value. There are more than 3,000 counties in the United States.
In overall wealth, New Castle County is ranked No. 1 in the state and 338 in the country. Sussex County is next at No. 372 in the country, and Kent County is ranked No. 798.
Delaware median income
New Castle County: $85,309
Sussex County: $75,406
Kent County: $69,278
Delaware investment index
The site calculated the investment index by weighing ordinary dividends, qualified dividends and net capital gains.
New Castle County: $55,125
Sussex County: $51,618
Kent County: $24,705
Delaware median home value
New Castle County: $348,138
Sussex County: $478,194
Kent County: $349,351
What are the wealthiest counties in the US?
Here’s a list of the most affluent places in the country, according to SmartAsset:
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Nantucket County, Massachusetts
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San Mateo County, California
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Santa Clara County, California
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Falls Church City, Virginia
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San Francisco County, California
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Where does Delaware rank in the wealthiest counties in the country?
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