The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
| Name | County | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Town of Paradise Valley | Maricopa | 455 |
| 2. | Rio Verde Census Designated Place | Maricopa | 358 |
| 3. | Town of Carefree | Maricopa | 311 |
| 4. | Catalina Foothills Census Designated Place | Pima | 244 |
| 5. | Town of Cave Creek | Maricopa | 227 |
| 6. | Tanque Verde Census Designated Place | Pima | 227 |
| 7. | Citrus Park Census Designated Place | Maricopa | 211 |
| 8. | Town of Fountain Hills | Maricopa | 204 |
| 9. | City of Scottsdale | Maricopa | 193 |
| 10. | Rincon Valley Census Designated Place | Pima | 192 |
| 11. | Town of Oro Valley | Pima | 191 |
| 12. | Fort Valley Census Designated Place | Coconino | 181 |
| 13. | City of Litchfield Park | Maricopa | 171 |
| 14. | Saddlebrooke Census Designated Place | Pinal | 168 |
| 15. | Anthem Census Designated Place | Maricopa | 166 |
| 16. | Kachina Village Census Designated Place | Coconino | 161 |
| 17. | New River Census Designated Place | Maricopa | 159 |
| 18. | Vail Census Designated Place | Pima | 156 |
| 19. | Gold Canyon Census Designated Place | Pinal | 154 |
| 20. | Elephant Head Census Designated Place | Pima | 153 |
