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Which US cities have the most Indian-American millionaires?
Metros, cities and states ranked by people in our database at $1M+ and $5M+, as of November 9, 2026.
Short answer. In our database, the Seattle, New York and San Francisco Bay Area metros each hold more than 13,000 people estimated at $1M+, and the Bay Area leads at $5M+ with 8,153. By city, Bothell and Sammamish (Washington), Queens (New York) and Frisco (Texas) have the most people at $1M+, while Saratoga, Cupertino and Los Altos in Silicon Valley lead at $5M+. Figures are as of November 9, 2026 and are a floor built from public records.
Metros with the most Indian-American millionaires
Three metros stand out. Seattle (14,677), New York (14,147) and the San Francisco Bay Area (13,064) each hold more than 13,000 people in our database estimated at $1M+ 1. At $5M+ the Bay Area leads clearly, with 8,153 of the 24,713 people at that level 1.
| Metro | People in our database at $1M+ | At $5M+ |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle metro | 14,677 | 1,344 |
| New York metro (incl. North NJ, Long Island, Westchester) | 14,147 | 3,065 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | 13,064 | 8,153 |
| Central New Jersey / Philadelphia | 6,330 | 180 |
| Dallas–Fort Worth | 5,583 | 580 |
| Washington, DC metro | 4,827 | 225 |
| Boston metro | 3,140 | 404 |
| Houston metro | 2,773 | 338 |
| Chicago metro | 2,725 | 312 |
| Los Angeles / Orange County | 2,226 | 1,220 |
| Atlanta metro | 2,026 | 183 |
| South Florida | 1,971 | 433 |
Cities with the most people at $1M+
By city, the Seattle suburbs of Bothell and Sammamish, Queens in New York, and Frisco, Texas have the most people in our database estimated at $1M+ 1. Many of these estimates rest on home values, so fast-growing suburbs with newer, high-value homes rank high.
| City | People in our database at $1M+ | At $5M+ | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell, WA | 2,890 | — | |
| Sammamish, WA | 2,362 | 79 | City post |
| Queens, NY | 1,943 | — | County post |
| Frisco, TX | 1,828 | 61 | City post |
| Ashburn, VA | 1,605 | — | County post |
| Redmond, WA | 1,442 | 105 | City post |
| San Jose, CA | 1,422 | 632 | City post |
| Bellevue, WA | 1,410 | 395 | City post |
| Houston, TX | 1,305 | 296 | City post |
| Manhattan, NY | 1,225 | 674 | County post |
| Seattle, WA | 1,142 | 155 | City post |
| Aldie, VA | 1,131 | — | County post |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,072 | 537 | County post |
| Cupertino, CA | 1,038 | 834 | City post |
| Fremont, CA | 1,017 | 639 | City post |
— = not shown: fewer than 25 people in our database at $5M+ in that city. City is where the person lives as shown in public records; people placed solely by a company, charity or filing address are excluded from the city counts.
Cities with the most people at $5M+
At $5M+ the list is mostly Silicon Valley. Saratoga (835), Cupertino (834) and Los Altos (795) lead, followed by New York City and Palo Alto 1.
| City | People in our database at $5M+ | More |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga, CA | 835 | City post |
| Cupertino, CA | 834 | City post |
| Los Altos, CA | 795 | City post |
| New York, NY (no borough given) | 757 | County post |
| Manhattan, NY | 674 | County post |
| Palo Alto, CA | 670 | City post |
| Fremont, CA | 639 | City post |
| San Jose, CA | 632 | City post |
| San Francisco, CA | 537 | County post |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 413 | City post |
By state
California has the most people in our database at both levels: 18,281 at $1M+ and 10,459 at $5M+. Washington (14,764 at $1M+), Texas (11,423), New Jersey (9,988) and New York (9,508) follow 1.
How to read these numbers
These are counts of people in our database, built from public records, not a census of every household. They are a floor: wealth that public records do not show is not counted 2. For a single market, our city and metro posts 3 add Census population trends and more detail. For how advisors use these numbers, see How financial advisors find wealthy Indian-American clients.
Frequently asked questions
Which US city has the most Indian-American millionaires?
In our database, Bothell, Washington has the most people estimated at $1M+ (2,890), followed by Sammamish, Washington (2,362). At $5M+, Saratoga (835) and Cupertino (834) in California lead. Figures as of November 9, 2026.
Which metro has the most Indian-American millionaires?
Seattle (14,677 people in our database at $1M+), New York (14,147) and the San Francisco Bay Area (13,064). At $5M+, the Bay Area leads with 8,153 people. Figures as of November 9, 2026.
Which state has the most wealthy Indian-Americans?
California: 18,281 people in our database at $1M+ and 10,459 at $5M+, followed by Washington, Texas, New Jersey and New York at $1M+. Figures as of November 9, 2026.
Why does Seattle rank above the Bay Area at $1M+ but not at $5M+?
Many $1M+ estimates rest on home values, and the Seattle suburbs have a large number of high-value homes. Larger fortunes from founding companies and equity are concentrated in Silicon Valley, so the Bay Area leads at $5M+.
Are these counts complete?
No. They count people in our database, built from public records, so they are a floor. Wealth that public records do not show is not counted.
Data as of November 9, 2026. HeyAlbert figures are aggregates of people in our database; groups under 25 people are suppressed. Methodology.
Verified floor: public records only · heyalbert.site/why-our-counts-are-a-floor
Sources
- HeyAlbert database, query of November 9, 2026; wealth bands are HeyAlbert estimates from public filings and records; groups under 25 people suppressed. heyalbert.site
- HeyAlbert, Why our counts are a floor: counts come from public records and undercount. heyalbert.site
- HeyAlbert blog: city, county and metro posts on Indian-American wealth (each with its own dated sources). heyalbert.site
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