
How Louisiana’s Wealth Measures Up Against Texas’ Top Counties
How SmartAsset determined small Here’s the 2024 List
Texas is a state synonymous with big skies, sprawling ranches, and thriving metropolitan areas, but how do its counties stack up when it comes to wealth? Recent research by financial technology company SmartAsset sheds light on the richest areas in Texas, with two counties earning spots among the top 100+.
Who counties lead the charge in Texas wealth, and how do they compare to the rest of the nation? Based on SmartAsset’s 2024 analysis, here are the 10 Richest Counties In The Lone Star State:
Rockwall County1.) Population: 131,307
Average Income: $158,752
Median Income: $124,917
Kendall County
Population: 50,537
Average Income: $155,655
Median Income: $110,498
Collin County
Population: 1,195,359
Average Income: $150,558
Median Income: $117,588
Sherman County
Population: 2,678
Average Income: $147,760
Median Income: $74,167
Fort Bend County
Population: 916,778
Average Income: $142,109
Median Income: $113,409
Denton County
Population: 1,007,703
Average Income: $141,539
Median Income: $108,185
Travis County
Population: 1,334,961
Average Income: $137,817
Median Income: $97,169
Williamson County
Population: 697,191
Average Income: $134,720
Median Income: $108,309
Montgomery County
Population: 711,354
Average Income: $133,981
Median Income: $97,266
Comal County
Population: 193,928
Average Income: $132,390
Median Income: $99,015
Texas vs Louisiana - When it comes to wealth metrics like median income, property values, and investment income, Texas surpasses Louisiana. The state's expansive economy, varied industries, and major cities such as Dallas and Houston give Texas a distinct financial advantage.
Nonetheless, Louisiana is home to some affluent areas, particularly in suburban parishes like Ascension and St. Tammany. The state's economy has also experienced significant growth, particularly in New Orleans, which continues to draw both business and investment. While Texas leads in overall wealth, Louisiana's concentrated areas of affluence demonstrate that the state does have its own pockets of substantial financial success.
Texas vs. the Nation - While Texas boasts some of the wealthiest counties in the state, none managed to crack the top 10 wealthiest counties in the U.S. in SmartAsset’s annual 2024 report. At the top of the national rankings is Teton County, Wyoming, which claimed the No. 1 spot with staggering wealth indicators:
Per Capita Investment Income: $212,319
Median Home Value: $1,060,093
Per Capita Income: $220,645
#2 - New York County, New York (Manhattan) - Per Capita Investment Income: $69,555
Median Home Value: $1,306,208
Per Capita Income: $191,220