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Of the country's 25 most populated cities, San Jose has the highest median household income: near $77,000, compared to the national median of $51,000. San Jose's success is thanks in part to its high-tech culture. MarketWatch lists the five richest, with median incomes:
- San Jose, $77,000
- San Francisco: $70,000
- Washington, DC: $63,000
- Seattle: $61,000
- San Diego: $61,000
On the flip side is Detroit, with a $25,000 median income—the lowest of the 25 cities. Just 13% of its residents age 25 and up have college degrees; the national figure is 29%. The bottom five:
- Detroit, $25,000
- Philadelphia: $34,000
- Memphis: $35,000
- Baltimore: $39,000
- Indianapolis: $39,000
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