Maryland Gazetteer
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
| County | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Howard County | 188 |
| 2. | Montgomery County | 179 |
| 3. | Calvert County | 173 |
| 4. | Queen Anne's County | 158 |
| 5. | Anne Arundel County | 152 |
| 6. | Carroll County | 149 |
| 7. | Talbot County | 148 |
| 8. | Frederick County | 145 |
| 9. | Charles County | 139 |
| 10. | Harford County | 137 |
| 11. | St. Mary's County | 135 |
| 12. | Worcester County | 120 |
| 13. | Prince George's County | 118 |
| 14. | Baltimore County | 117 |
| 15. | Kent County | 107 |
| 16. | Cecil County | 104 |
| 17. | Washington County | 89 |
| 18. | Garrett County | 82 |
| 19. | Wicomico County | 81 |
| 20. | Caroline County | 78 |
