The top 10 states where America's wealthiest millennials live, ranked
10. Maryland — Maryland has the most millionaires per capita as of 2018.
T9. Illinois — From 2010 to 2016, Chicago gained more six-figure households under the age of 45 than any US city except for New York City.
Percentage of millennial millionaires: 3%
Source: Crain's Chicago Business
T9. Virginia — Since northern Virginia borders Washington DC, many rich millennials living in the state likely work in the capital.
Percentage of millennial millionaires: 3%
Source: Smart Asset
T7. New Jersey — Located across the Hudson River from New York City, New Jersey offers a more affordable housing alternative for those who work in the city.
Percentage of millennial millionaires: 4%
Source: App
T7. Washington — Home to the headquarters of Amazon and Microsoft, the Seattle metro area is a thriving tech center.
Percentage of millennial millionaires: 4%
Source: The New York Times
T5. Texas — Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston have become magnets for millennials looking to work for small businesses.
Percentage of millennial millionaires: 5%
Source: Chron
T5. Massachusetts — Massachusetts has big, bustling cities like Boston and charming small towns in the Berkshires alike.
Percentage of millennial millionaires: 5%
Source: Massvacation
T5. Florida — Florida has year-long tropical weather, with sandy beaches that stretch for miles. Miami, Jacksonville, and Tampa, in particular, are all hot cities for millennials.
Percentage of millennial millionaires: 5%
Source: 10 News, Curbed, Jacksonville.com
2. New York — A finance hub, New York City is home to wealthy investment bankers. But The Big Apple isn't New York's only draw: The state is full of smaller towns, like Rochester, which Forbes once listed as one of the best places to raise a family.
Percentage of millennial millionaires: 14%
Source: Forbes
1. California — From California's Hollywood movie industry to the tech bubble of Silicon Valley, it's no surprise that the most millennial millionaires live in the "Golden State."
Percentage of millennial millionaires: 44%
Source: SmartAsset
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