These Are the Wealthies Counties in the US

8. Nassau County, NY

Immediately east of New York City and one of the four counties that make up Long Island, Nassau County is the location of the Gold Coast. Here, luxurious country estates stretch across its length and is where many wealthy New Yorkers have second homes. Its median household income of $108,133, while lower than some of the other counties, doesn't appear to affect its residents quality of living. After all, more than 80.1% of them own their own homes, with 17.7% of households also breaking the $200,000 annual income marker. You can also bag a home in Nassau County for around $547,000, and its proximity to New York City and Newark makes for ample employment.