Wealth isn’t spread evenly across the U.S.—and Illinois is no exception. While the country’s richest 1% have seen their fortunes skyrocket in recent decades, many families are still struggling to get by. That divide plays out clearly when you look at the wealthiest towns in each state.
Using the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, we found the richest town in Illinois—and it’s probably not the one you’re thinking of.
Keep reading to find out which upscale enclave tops the list, and how it compares to the priciest places across the country.
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What’s the richest town in Illinois? Kildeer
- Median household income: $250,000 (232.7% more than U.S. median income)
- Households earning over $200,000: 906 (67.7% of households)
- Median earnings for workers: $118,384 (male: $174,500; female: $127,917)
- Civilian population with health insurance: 99.5%
- Unemployment rate: 3.1%
- Families with income below poverty level: 1.4%
Kildeer is within 30 miles of Chicago, offering residents the ability to work in and access the city while living in a peaceful, natural setting. The town includes 2,625 acres of lakes, streams, and forests, with homes nestled in between. Officials have orchestrated the town’s development since 1958, and all homes are custom-built.
Wealthiest towns across the U.S.
Wondering how Illinois compares? Here’s a look at the richest towns in each state, based on the most recent U.S. Census data:
- Alabama – Mountain Brook: $167,007
- Alaska – Unalaska: $104,706
- Arizona – Paradise Valley: $221,333
- Arkansas – Goshen: $167,961
- California – Hillsborough: $250,000+
- Colorado – Cherry Hills Village: $250,000+
- Connecticut – Borough of Newtown: $144,375
- Delaware – Townsend: $147,917
- Florida – Palm Beach: $190,824
- Georgia – Johns Creek: $153,882
- Hawai’i – Maunawili: $169,375
- Idaho – Eagle: $114,271
- Indiana – Meridian Hills: $198,889
- Iowa – Polk City: $152,536
- Kansas – Mission Hills: $250,000+
- Kentucky – Anchorage: $202,917
- Louisiana – Youngsville: $111,619
- Maine – South Portland: $82,489
- Maryland – Chevy Chase: $250,000+
- Massachusetts – Newton: $176,373
- Michigan – Orchard Lake Village: $206,750
- Minnesota – North Oaks: $235,714
- Mississippi – Madison: $124,575
- Missouri – Ladue: $250,000+
- Montana – Baker: $96,667
- Nebraska – Gretna: $117,553
- Nevada – Henderson: $85,311
- New Hampshire – Portsmouth: $100,169
- New Jersey – Ho-Ho-Kus: $250,000+
- New Mexico – Corrales: $94,966
- New York – Scarsdale: $250,000+
- North Carolina – Marvin: $238,875
- North Dakota – Horace: $146,184
- Ohio – New Albany: $224,824
- Oklahoma – Nichols Hills: $194,576
- Oregon – West Linn: $134,116
- Pennsylvania – Fox Chapel: $250,000+
- Rhode Island – Cranston: $83,123
- South Carolina – Kiawah Island: $214,250
- South Dakota – Crooks: $113,917
- Tennessee – Belle Meade: $250,000+
- Texas – Hunters Creek Village: $250,000+
- Utah – Highland: $166,429
- Vermont – Essex Junction: $92,589
- Virginia – Vienna: $215,556
- Washington – Clyde Hill: $250,000+
- West Virginia – Winfield: $101,500
- Wisconsin – River Hills: $200,625
- Wyoming – Bar Nunn: $104,028
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