This Is the Wealthiest Town In Pennsylvania

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Have you ever wondered what towns make up the wealthiest in Pennsylvania? Well, we have your answer.

The staffers at Suburbs101.com have put together a list of the six wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania. "Pennsylvania is home to some of the wealthiest Americans in the country," they state in the article. "In fact, some of the wealthiest billionaires live in Pennsylvania including Victoria Mars (Mars candy) and self-made billionaires such as Michael Rubin and Jeff Yass. Here are the top 6 wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania. The information presented in this article are based on data from the US Census American Community Survey and the rankings are based on median household income."

So, what town is No. 1? According to the study, it's Villanova, which is located in Montgomery County and Delaware County. Of the city, Suburbs101.com states, "Home to some of the most affluent residents of Pennsylvania, Villanova has a median household income of over $250,000. The median home value in Villanova is $750,000. The homes in Villanova are primarily owner-occupied with 94.4% owner-occupied and only 5.6% rentals." The continue, "Villanova residents are well educated with 83.9% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Villanova residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 18.5 minutes."

No. 2 on the tally is Fox Chapel, followed by Merion Station, West Pikeland, West Vincent and Edgeworth. Those cities make up the six wealthiest in all of Pennsylvania. If you're on a budget when it comes to home buying, you might want to avoid those spots. Find the full list of the wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania here.

The current job market is a hot topic, as opportunities are flourishing in a variety of industries. So, if you’re looking for a new job, what are some of the best careers to get into to ensure financial success, especially if you live in Pennsylvania?

Obviously, Indeed.com is a major source for job seekers and employers across America. The crew at Indeed.com has put together a list of the top highest paying jobs in Pennsylvania. "The Indeed Editorial Team comprises a diverse and talented team of writers, researchers and subject matter experts equipped with Indeed's data and insights to deliver useful tips to help guide your career journey," they state in the study.

Indeed.com continues, "According to Indeed Salaries and the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest numbers, the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania are often found in the healthcare and financial sectors. It takes years of industry experience to obtain the qualifications to earn a position with high pay for many professionals. However, many jobs are still high-paying and require fewer years of experience. In this article, we list the highest paying jobs in Pennsylvania."

It's not a big surprise, but most of the jobs at the top of the income bracket according to this study are somehow involved with the medical field. In fact, every single job in the top 10 listed is part of that field. But, there are other jobs, too, that make a lot of cash, which are also included in Indeed's study. If you know of someone just start their career and trying to figure out what route of study to go, this could be a helpful list. Read on for the 15 highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania, including information on each job type, and best of luck on your ventures. Find the full list of all the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania via Indeed here.

15. Orthopedists

The average salary for a orthopedist is $186,170 per year in Pennsylvania. That's from data consisting of 9 salaries reported, updated at October 11, 2022.