Richest & Poorest Counties in New York
New York has 62 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Nassau County at $146,202 , while the lowest-income county is Bronx County at $48,676 . The statewide median household income is $85,974, compared to the national median of $75,149.
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New York — Median Household Income by County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates subject to margin of error.
Richest Counties in New York
Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nassau County | $146,202 |
| 2 | Suffolk County | $130,686 |
| 3 | Putnam County | $126,257 |
| 4 | Westchester County | $118,976 |
| 5 | Rockland County | $109,959 |
| 6 | New York County | $103,931 |
| 7 | Saratoga County | $100,787 |
| 8 | Dutchess County | $99,478 |
| 9 | Richmond County | $98,333 |
| 10 | Orange County | $97,178 |
Poorest Counties in New York
Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Bronx County | $48,676 |
| 61 | Chautauqua County | $58,351 |
| 60 | Cattaraugus County | $59,540 |
| 59 | Broome County | $62,616 |
| 58 | St. Lawrence County | $62,850 |
| 57 | Allegany County | $62,869 |
| 56 | Chenango County | $62,948 |
| 55 | Delaware County | $63,337 |
| 54 | Chemung County | $63,716 |
| 53 | Montgomery County | $64,943 |
All 62 Counties Ranked
Every county in New York ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.
About This Data
All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.
Rankings are within New York only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.