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.
| Name | County | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Town of Princess Anne | Somerset | 25 |
| 2. | Grahamtown Census Designated Place | Allegany | 31 |
| 3. | City of Crisfield | Somerset | 38 |
| 4. | Franklin Census Designated Place | Allegany | 39 |
| 5. | Town of Barton | Allegany | 40 |
| 6. | Town of Bladensburg | Prince George's | 40 |
| 7. | Moscow Census Designated Place | Allegany | 40 |
| 8. | Town of Willards | Wicomico | 40 |
| 9. | Town of Williamsport | Washington | 42 |
| 10. | Town of Westernport | Allegany | 42 |
| 11. | Bowmans Addition Census Designated Place | Allegany | 44 |
| 12. | City of Cambridge | Dorchester | 44 |
| 13. | Town of Funkstown | Washington | 44 |
| 14. | Town of Federalsburg | Caroline | 44 |
| 15. | Flintstone Census Designated Place | Allegany | 44 |
| 16. | Town of Grantsville | Garrett | 44 |
| 17. | Town of Goldsboro | Caroline | 44 |
| 18. | City of Frostburg | Allegany | 45 |
| 19. | Town of Lonaconing | Allegany | 45 |
| 20. | City of Cumberland | Allegany | 45 |
