New York 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. | Bronx County | 44 |
| 2. | Jefferson County | 61 |
| 3. | St. Lawrence County | 62 |
| 4. | Chemung County | 65 |
| 5. | Allegany County | 66 |
| 6. | Cattaraugus County | 66 |
| 7. | Lewis County | 67 |
| 8. | Herkimer County | 68 |
| 9. | Chenango County | 68 |
| 10. | Oswego County | 68 |
| 11. | Wyoming County | 69 |
| 12. | Chautauqua County | 70 |
| 13. | Montgomery County | 73 |
| 14. | Franklin County | 73 |
| 15. | Fulton County | 74 |
| 16. | Schuyler County | 74 |
| 17. | Kings County | 75 |
| 18. | Cortland County | 76 |
| 19. | Orleans County | 76 |
| 20. | Steuben County | 78 |
