Smallest Richest Town in NJ, Did a Jersey Shore Town Rank?

Money, it’s something we all need and most of us here in New Jersey wouldn’t mind having a little more of.

When you picture the richest places in America, maybe your mind jumps to Beverly Hills, Manhattan, or Silicon Valley. But a new national ranking proves you don’t have to be in a big city to live among serious wealth.

In fact, one of the richest small towns in the entire country is right here in the Garden State… and it’s not where you might expect.

How the Wealthiest Small Towns Were Chosen

A recent report from GOBankingRates analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data for towns with 500 to 15,000 households in every state, according to msn.com. From that, they pinpointed the wealthiest small town in each state and then ranked them nationally. Out of the entire country, New Jersey’s entry landed an impressive 6th place.

New Jersey’s Smallest Richest Town Revealed

So, which town holds this golden title? Drumroll, please… it’s Lyons, NJ, where the median household income is a staggering $245,226.

Lyons, NJ: A Quiet Community with Big Money

GOBankingRates notes that while most people associate wealth with glittering skylines and high-end zip codes, there are pockets of affluence tucked away in quieter corners of America. Lyons is one of them, proof that big money can thrive even in a small community.

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I’ve never been to Lyons myself, but I love that New Jersey made the list. We’re a small state with a lot of surprises and a lot of pride.

Whether you’ve strolled its streets or never even heard of it, Lyons proves that wealth can be hiding in plain sight. From the quiet tree-lined avenues to the impressive median incomes, this little town shows there’s more to New Jersey than boardwalk fries and beach umbrellas.