Highest Income Cities in North Carolina
Cities ranked by highest median household income · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the highest income cities in North Carolina based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest median household income from highest to lowest. Marvin leads the ranking with a value of $250,001 and a population of 6,542.
The top three cities are Marvin ($250,001), Governors Club ($214,643), and Bald Head Island ($205,000). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national highest income cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in North Carolina.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Marvin | $250,001 | 6,542 |
| #2 | Governors Club | $214,643 | 1,772 |
| #3 | Bald Head Island | $205,000 | 149 |
| #4 | Weddington | $196,159 | 13,468 |
| #5 | Grandfather Village | $195,625 | 25 |
| #6 | Lake Norman of Iredell | $194,519 | 12,496 |
| #7 | Biltmore Forest | $172,500 | 1,536 |
| #8 | Wrightsville Beach | $167,273 | 2,679 |
| #9 | Briar Chapel | $154,583 | 6,084 |
| #10 | Davidson | $152,969 | 14,852 |
| #11 | Summerfield | $151,131 | 11,031 |
| #12 | Rolesville | $148,250 | 10,200 |
| #13 | Walnut Creek | $145,417 | 1,684 |
| #14 | Harrisburg | $143,393 | 19,203 |
| #15 | Oak Ridge | $140,583 | 7,660 |
| #16 | Apex | $138,442 | 67,765 |
| #17 | Centerville | $138,235 | 136 |
| #18 | Hiddenite | $138,098 | 237 |
| #19 | Stokesdale | $135,389 | 5,943 |
| #20 | Carolina Meadows | $133,090 | 536 |
| #21 | Holly Springs | $132,435 | 43,429 |
| #22 | Westport | $132,206 | 5,079 |
| #23 | Wesley Chapel | $129,962 | 8,923 |
| #24 | Cary | $129,399 | 176,686 |
| #25 | Faith | $128,274 | 1,090 |
| #26 | Waxhaw | $128,115 | 21,565 |
| #27 | Caswell Beach | $125,833 | 486 |
| #28 | Morrisville | $125,404 | 30,471 |
| #29 | Governors Village | $124,857 | 2,148 |
| #30 | Blowing Rock | $120,865 | 848 |
| #31 | Wake Forest | $120,777 | 51,199 |
| #32 | Huntersville | $119,951 | 62,458 |
| #33 | Duck | $118,750 | 662 |
| #34 | Lowesville | $117,835 | 3,737 |
| #35 | McAdenville | $117,411 | 1,139 |
| #36 | Southern Shores | $116,859 | 3,119 |
| #37 | Porters Neck | $115,417 | 7,102 |
| #38 | Glenwood | $115,125 | 181 |
| #39 | Cornelius | $114,688 | 32,009 |
| #40 | St. James | $113,670 | 6,901 |
| #41 | Whispering Pines | $112,517 | 5,081 |
| #42 | Swansboro | $112,382 | 3,887 |
| #43 | Myrtle Grove | $112,139 | 12,404 |
| #44 | Cherry Branch | $111,930 | 1,406 |
| #45 | Ogden | $111,461 | 8,363 |
| #46 | Fuquay-Varina | $111,447 | 37,749 |
| #47 | Scotch Meadows | $110,694 | 506 |
| #48 | Holden Beach | $110,000 | 1,047 |
| #49 | Sugar Mountain | $110,000 | 503 |
| #50 | Moyock | $109,700 | 5,669 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the highest income in North Carolina?
Marvin ranks #1 for highest income cities in North Carolina with a value of $250,001 and a population of 6,542.
How many cities are ranked for highest income cities in North Carolina?
There are 50 cities ranked for highest income cities in North Carolina. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does North Carolina compare to other states for highest income cities?
You can compare North Carolina's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national highest income cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.