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. | Allegany County | 56 |
| 2. | Somerset County | 57 |
| 3. | Baltimore city | 65 |
| 4. | Dorchester County | 75 |
| 5. | Caroline County | 78 |
| 6. | Wicomico County | 81 |
| 7. | Garrett County | 82 |
| 8. | Washington County | 89 |
| 9. | Cecil County | 104 |
| 10. | Kent County | 107 |
| 11. | Baltimore County | 117 |
| 12. | Prince George's County | 118 |
| 13. | Worcester County | 120 |
| 14. | St. Mary's County | 135 |
| 15. | Harford County | 137 |
| 16. | Charles County | 139 |
| 17. | Frederick County | 145 |
| 18. | Talbot County | 148 |
| 19. | Carroll County | 149 |
| 20. | Anne Arundel County | 152 |
