SmartAsset’s latest annual study reveals the wealthiest counties in Georgia, ranked by investment income, property values, and median income.
With Forsyth County leading the pack, the list includes a mix of suburban hubs and emerging areas showing strong economic growth. These counties, offering higher-than-average incomes and property values, represent some of the most financially secure places in Georgia.
Here’s a look at the counties that made the top 10:
1. Forsyth County
• Median Income: $131,660
• Investment Income: $48,606
• Median Home Value: $624,273
• Wealth Index: 42.41
2. Oconee County
• Median Income: $116,221
• Investment Income: $86,498
• Median Home Value: $530,293
• Wealth Index: 38.67
3. Fulton County
• Median Income: $86,267
• Investment Income: $227,150
• Median Home Value: $438,259
• Wealth Index: 35.19
4. Fayette County
• Median Income: $105,910
• Investment Income: $57,799
• Median Home Value: $481,885
• Wealth Index: 34.47
5. Cherokee County
• Median Income: $100,824
• Investment Income: $52,878
• Median Home Value: $468,797
• Wealth Index: 32.89
6. Greene County
• Median Income: $77,527
• Investment Income: $154,828
• Median Home Value: $591,283
• Wealth Index: 32.85
7. Cobb County
• Median Income: $94,244
• Investment Income: $65,941
• Median Home Value: $435,071
• Wealth Index: 31.29
8. Dawson County
• Median Income: $84,516
• Investment Income: $66,790
• Median Home Value: $451,468
• Wealth Index: 29.26
9. Bryan County
• Median Income: $90,627
• Investment Income: $44,531
• Median Home Value: $392,141
• Wealth Index: 29.02
10. Coweta County
• Median Income: $90,031
• Investment Income: $42,781
• Median Home Value: $391,752
• Wealth Index: 28.81
Why It Matters: For Georgia residents, these counties represent some of the most financially stable areas in the state. Higher property values and investment incomes often translate to stronger local economies, enhanced community services, and better-funded schools. These factors also make these counties attractive to new residents, though the high cost of property may pose a challenge for some.
What’s Next: With Forsyth, Oconee, and Fulton counties leading the pack, other counties like Cherokee and Cobb are showing consistent growth. This data provides insights into Georgia’s wealth distribution and highlights key areas of financial strength in the state.
For more details, including SmartAsset’s full methodology, visit SmartAsset’s website to explore interactive maps and additional information.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
