Can You Guess the Wealthiest Town in Michigan? You Won’t Believe It

Wealth isn’t spread evenly across the U.S.—and Michigan 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 Michigan—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.

Read more: Best Places for Families to Live in Metro Detroit

What’s the richest town in Michigan? Orchard Lake Village

• Median household income: $206,750 (175.1% more than U.S. median income)
• Households earning over $200,000: 421 (54.7% of households)
• Median earnings for workers: $68,542 (male: $126,641; female: $70,000)
• Civilian population with health insurance: 98.5
• Unemployment rate: 3.6%
• Families with income below poverty level: 6.4%

Orchard Lake Village is a small suburb of Detroit, offering residents a rural environment with plenty of parks and green space. Almost half the city is made up of lakes and ponds, and the natural beauty also features woodlands and wetlands. The town of 2,200 was incorporated in 1928, with an 1854 hotel serving as the site for City Hall.

Wealthiest towns across the U.S.

Wondering how Michigan 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
• Illinois – Kildeer: $250,000+
• 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
• 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

Data reporting by Rob Powell. Story editing by Mike Taylor. Copy editing by Meg Shields. Photo selection by Clarese Moller.

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