Communities with the highest median income

Michele McDonald for The Boston Globe
2. Weston
2009 median income: $176,094
1999 median income: $233,543
1989 median income: $188,139
1979 median income: $151,963
30-year change: 15.9 percent
Fun Fact: Weston has been the home of Boston athletes, including Bruins legend Bobby Orr and current Red Sox all-star David Ortiz.
Pictured: The headquarters for Biogen Idec in Weston.