A recent MSN survey identified the richest county in each state and in Massachusetts it is Nantucket County. This distinction brings with it some challenges such as housing for islanders that is affordable. Here are some of the indices that were used:
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
> County median household income: $85,478
> State median household income: $66,866
> Pct. households in county making $200,000 or more: 8.9%
> 2013 county unemployment rate: 5.9%
> State median household income: $66,866
> Pct. households in county making $200,000 or more: 8.9%
> 2013 county unemployment rate: 5.9%