These 10 Counties In PA Have Gotten Much Richer, Data Shows

PENNSYLVANIA — Chester County is consistently named the richest in Pennsylvania — though perhaps it won't be for long.

Pennsylvania's median household income was $71,798 in 2022, the most recently available year. That's up from $70,789 in 2020, but down from $72,627 in 2021. It's also lower than the 2022 national average of $74,580, according to census data.

Meanwhile, as of 2022, the top-earning Pennsylvania counties — Chester County, Montgomery County, and Bucks County — have a median household income of $117,232, $106,811, and $105,398, respectively.

But over the past decade, many Pennsylvania towns have evolved, and with evolution can come growth for the county. The next wealthiest Pennsylvania county could still be on its way up the ranks.

Here are ten Pennsylvania counties that have seen the biggest increase in median household income in recent years.

1. Sullivan County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $47,346

Median household income for 2018-2022: $62,910

32.9 percent increase

2. Potter County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $42,821

Median household income for 2018-2022: $56,491

31.9 percent increase

3. Philadelphia County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $43,744

Median household income for 2018-2022: $57,537

31.5 percent increase

4. Schuylkill County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $49,190

Median household income for 2018-2022: $63,574

29.2 percent increase

5. Clarion County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $45, 625

Median household income for 2018-2022: $58,690

28.6 percent increase

6. Lancaster County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $63,823

Median household income for 2018-2022: $81,458

27.6 percent increase

7. Montour County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $57,183

Median household income for 2018-2022: $72,626

27 percent increase

8. Monroe County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $63,931

Median household income for 2018-2022: $80,656

26.2 percent increase

9. Greene County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $54,121

Median household income for 2018-2022: $68,283

26.2 percent increase

10. Huntingdon County

Median household income for 2014-2018: $48,597

Median household income for 2018-2022: $61,300

26.1 percent increase