Striking maps reveal the huge wealth gap between San Francisco and the rest of the country

The typical San Francisco household makes about $96,677 each year. That's nearly double the national median household income of $57,617, according to the US Census Bureau. 

A new interactive map — which plots average incomes in counties across the US — visualizes the enormous wealth gap between the San Francisco Bay Area and the rest of the country.

Developed by the mapping-software company Esri, the project explores patterns of wealth and poverty within American cities and the country as a whole.

Take a look at how the Bay Area compares to other metro areas around the US.

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As you can see in the map below, many people in the bright blue urban centers, like Seattle and New York City, make over $100,000.

The map indicates income brackets with four different colors.

The blue dots represent areas where the average household makes at least $100,000 per year; purple is $50,000 to $100,000; pink is $25,000 to $50,000; and red is less than $25,000. Larger circles mean more households with a particular salary range.

But the San Francisco Bay Area's blue shines the brightest, meaning there are a lot of households that earn six figures.

Nationwide, about 25% of households earn six figures. Around 22% of households earn less than $25,000 annually.

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