Half of the top 50 cities where the upper class is getting richer are based out of the West Coast, according to key findings uncovered by GOBankingRates. Given that states like California and Washington have long held strong reputations for their thriving tech hubs, it’s not too surprising to hear wealthy Americans continue to get richer out West.
Be Aware: Suze Orman Says If You’re Doing This, You’re ‘Making the Biggest Mistake in Life’
View Next: 6 Subtly Genius Moves All Wealthy People Make With Their Money
Keep reading to find the 25 West Coast cities where the upper class are getting richer.
Dublin, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 23.2%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 34.2%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $52,301
- Household median income (2023): $205,046
- Household median income (2020): $152,745
That’s Interesting: I’m a Self-Made Millionaire — 6 Steps I Took To Become Rich on an Average Salary
Check Out: Suze Orman’s Top Tip for Building Wealth Is a ‘Very Easy One’
Belmont, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 24.4%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 29.7%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $47,563
- Household median income (2023): $207,609
- Household median income (2020): $160,046
See More: 9 Fastest Ways To Get Rich, According to Experts
Mercer Island, Washington
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 21.4%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 34.5%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $51,853
- Household median income (2023): $202,359
- Household median income (2020): $150,506
Los Gatos, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 21.6%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 33%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $51,621
- Household median income (2023): $207,891
- Household median income (2020): $156,270
Burlingame, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 26.6%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 22%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $30,488
- Household median income (2023): $168,832
- Household median income (2020): $138,344
Read More: Warren Buffett Lists 10 Things Poor People Waste Money On
Mill Creek East, Washington
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 23.3%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 28.9%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $41,159
- Household median income (2023): $183,466
- Household median income (2020): $142,307
Danville, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 19.4%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 33%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $55,379
- Household median income (2023): $223,206
- Household median income (2020): $167,827
Redmond, Washington
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 24.4%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 22.1%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $29,329
- Household median income (2023): $162,099
- Household median income (2020): $132,770
Discover Next: 10 Genius Things Warren Buffett Says To Do With Your Money
Newark, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 20.8%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 29.2%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $37,290
- Household median income (2023): $164,909
- Household median income (2020): $127,619
Cupertino, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 20.5%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 26.4%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $48,282
- Household median income (2023): $231,139
- Household median income (2020): $182,857
Santa Clara, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 20.2%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 26.9%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $36,800
- Household median income (2023): $173,670
- Household median income (2020): $136,870
Explore More: 7 Tax Loopholes the Rich Use To Pay Less and Build More Wealth
Menlo Park, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 20.8%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 23.3%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $39,021
- Household median income (2023): $206,588
- Household median income (2020): $167,567
Mountain View, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 19.4%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 24.8%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $35,801
- Household median income (2023): $179,917
- Household median income (2020): $144,116
Manhattan Beach, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 18.3%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 26%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $39,978
- Household median income (2023): $193,904
- Household median income (2020): $153,926
For You: 4 Secrets of the Truly Wealthy, According To Dave Ramsey
Sammamish, Washington
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 18%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 25.2%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $45,809
- Household median income (2023): $227,273
- Household median income (2020): $181,464
Palo Alto, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 17.3%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 26.7%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $46,405
- Household median income (2023): $220,408
- Household median income (2020): $174,003
San Carlos, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 19%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 23%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $43,594
- Household median income (2023): $233,333
- Household median income (2020): $189,739
See More: 3 Signs You’ve ‘Made It’ Financially, According to Financial Influencer Genesis Hinckley
Milpitas, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 15.5%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 29.1%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $39,822
- Household median income (2023): $176,822
- Household median income (2020): $137,000
Fremont, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 17.6%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 23.9%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $33,976
- Household median income (2023): $176,350
- Household median income (2020): $142,374
Bethany, Oregon
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 18.1%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 21.3%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $28,898
- Household median income (2023): $164,315
- Household median income (2020): $135,417
Trending Now: I’m a Financial Advisor: 10 Most Awesome Things You Can Do for Your Finances in 2025
North Tustin, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 16.1%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 25%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $36,619
- Household median income (2023): $186,250
- Household median income (2020): $149,631
Foster City, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 18.4%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 18.6%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $30,311
- Household median income (2023): $193,633
- Household median income (2020): $163,322
San Ramon, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 17.5%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 17.9%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $30,013
- Household median income (2023): $197,358
- Household median income (2020): $167,345
Try This: I’m a Financial Advisor: My Wealthiest Clients All Do These 3 Things
Pleasanton, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 18.3%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 15.9%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $25,517
- Household median income (2023): $186,206
- Household median income (2020): $160,689
Lafayette, California
- % change in households with incomes of $200K+ (2020 to 2023): 17.1%
- % change in household median income (2020 to 2023): 18.2%
- $ change in household median income (2020 to 2023): $34,253
- Household median income (2023): $222,393
- Household median income (2020): $188,140
Methodology: For this piece, GOBankingRates first took the 71 cities with the highest mean household income and with a minimum of 8,000 total households and at least $162,000 in household median income as sourced from the 2023 American Community Survey as conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. With these cities selected, GOBankingRates then found (1) 2020 median household income, (2) 2023 median household income, (3) three-year percent change in median household income, (4) 2020 percent of population with a household income of $200,000+, (5) 2023 percent of population with a household income of $200,000+, (6) three-year percent change in population with a household income of $200,000+. Factors (3) and (6) were then scored and combined. All data was collected on and is up to date as of March 7, 2025.
More From GOBankingRates
This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: West Coast Cities Where the Upper Class Is Getting Richer
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
