"Discover the Richest City Near Elkin, NC! Check Out Forbes' Top 10 Wealthiest Cities"

"Discover the epitome of luxury and sophistication in one of Forbes' top 10 wealthiest cities near Elkin, NC. Experience the vibrant lifestyle, upscale amenities, and stunning skyline that make this city a beacon of prosperity."

Among 739 census-designated places in North Carolina, some stand out from the rest when it comes to resident income, home value and more.

Using data from the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey five-year estimates, Forbes compiled a list of the richest cities in N.C. based on median household income, average household income, median home value and median property taxes paid.

Here's what they found.

1)Biltmore Forest richest city in NC

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Based on the statistics Forbes used, Biltmore Forest located in the Asheville metro area was the richest location in the state, with a median household income of $173,750.

The town also has the highest median home value in N.C., a reported $1,074,500. Average household income is the second highest in the state at $317,802 across 580 households.

2)Grandfather Village

36 households, $173,750 median household income, $329,828 average household income, $916,700 median home value, $3,000 median property taxes paid.

3)Governors Club

858 households, $195,682 median household income, $274,104 average household income, $802,600 median home value, $6,018 median property taxes paid

4)Marvin

1,815 households, $221,350 median household income, $255,494 average household income, $686,600 median home value, $5,072 median property taxes paid.

5)Bald Head Island

89 households, $121,458 median household income, $205,078 average household income, $888,400 median home value, $8,625 median property taxes paid.

6)Lake Norman of Iredell

4,248 households, $162,143 median household income, $224,096 average household income, $695,000 median home value, $3,702 median property taxes paid

7)Wrightsville Beach

1,242 households, $111,346 median household income, $158,222 average household income, $855,700 median home value, $4,716 median property taxes paid.

8)Weddington

4,179 households, $152,377 median household income, $194,027 average household income, $549,200 median home value, $3,556 median property taxes paid.

9)Walnut Creek

503 households, $150,938 median household income, $221,383 average household income, $394,800 median home value, $3,706 median property taxes paid.

10)Davidson

5,292 households, $141,845 median household income, $183,102 average household income, $478,000 median home value, $4,187 median property taxes paid