Loudoun County Named 'Wealthiest' in Nation
Recent data shows county has highest median income -- $119,000 -- in the country.
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It's all about Loudoun County—at least this year.
With a median household income of $119,000, Loudoun ranks no. 1 when it comes to the most affluent counties in the nation, according to an article on WTOP.
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Fairfax County coming in second with a median household income of $106,000. Arlington County ranks third with an income of $101,000.
The Washington Post reports that despite a small household income decline this year, Loudoun County, with its proximity to the high-tech corridor around Dulles International Airport, has continued to watch its population soar over the past five years.
Just last year, CNN’s Money Magazine recognized Leesburg as the fourth best place to live in the United States.
So what do you think about the study? Do you feel like you're well off, or are you living paycheck-to-paycheck? Share your thoughts below.
P. Lockwood
8:58 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
Wealthiest county and they can not fund their schools. Hang your heads in shame your children deserve better.
Toni Walker
11:35 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
Ummmmm, we're doing o.k., but, we sure don't make that average income. Leesburg? the fourth best place? Hmm, I don't think so. They must have polled just the people that work for the government.
Toni Walker
11:37 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
Not to mention the next article was about kids being homeless or in poverty.