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What is the richest county in Illinois?

DuPage County is the richest county in Illinois by median household income at $110,502, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Wealthy counties tend to cluster around major employment hubs, university towns, and resort communities. They typically combine high educational attainment, knowledge-economy jobs, and constrained housing supply that filters for affluent residents.

Top 10

Cook County$81,797
DuPage County$110,502
Lake County$108,917
Will County$107,799
Kane County$100,678

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DuPage County is the richest county in Illinois by median household income at $110,502, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.